1. Interdependency of Economics and the Environment when Discussing Natural Gas Development By Joyce Hale National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Committee September 14, 2012

2. ? CLEAN ? Extraction Production Transmission Use Disposal

3. ? ABUNDANT ? 410 TRILLION CU. FT. 84 TRILLION CU. FT. ENERGY DEPT. UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 30 Marcellus Shale Gas Estimate Slashed 80%

4. “Sweet Spots” developed first in a play spike production output and are not representative of the wells to be developed later.

5. ? DOMESTIC ?

6. ? AFFORDABLE ? For how long?…… Influence of world market More costly wells to develop Externalized Costs…… Public health & environmental damage Road and highway repairs Losses in property values

7. Thank You for Your Attention! QUESTIONS? joycehale43@gmail.com