Economy vs. Environment: NY Weighs Risks of Gas Drilling

By Susan Barnett

Hudson Valley, NY –

New York State sits on top of one of the richest natural gas deposits in the country. That's brought drillers running now that they have the technology to get at it. The state's preliminary study of potential environmental impacts is in and environmental advocates say it looks like the state's proposed regulations aren't strict enough. Hudson Valley bureau chief Susan Barnett reports.

http://www.DamascusCitizens.org/

http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/47554.html

http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachPressRelease.aspx?cid=27289&codi=36082

http://www.iogany.org/