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BTL:"Fracking" -- a Natural Gas Drilling Method -- Poses Threat to Environment and Human Health
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- Between the Lines
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- 19 Nov 2010
Date Edited
- 19 Nov 2010 07:49:59 AM
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BETWEEN THE LINES - A four-time winner of the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcast Award for Best Feature in the non-commercial category, this syndicated, half-hour program provides a platform for individuals and spokespersons from progressive organizations generally ignored or marginalized by the mainstream media. Between the Lines covers a wide range of political, economic and social topics.
"Fracking" -- a Natural Gas Drilling Method -- Poses Threat to Environment and Human Health
Interview with Allison Fisher, director of outreach at Public Citizen's Energy Program, conducted by Melinda Tuhus
Hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," a relatively new way to access natural gas locked in shale formations located deep underground has led to increased drilling in many states around the country. One area is the marcellus shale formation in Pennsylvania, which extends to most of West Virginia and parts of New York state near New York City. One gas company executive claimed on a recent 60 Minutes segment that the U.S. holds natural gas deposits the equivalent of two Saudi Arabias worth of oil. Natural gas is considered by many as a bridge fuel to cleaner energy, because it emits much less carbon dioxide than coal or oil. Story continues
www.btlonline.org/2010/seg/101126bf-btl-fisher.html
Interview with Allison Fisher, director of outreach at Public Citizen's Energy Program, conducted by Melinda Tuhus
Hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," a relatively new way to access natural gas locked in shale formations located deep underground has led to increased drilling in many states around the country. One area is the marcellus shale formation in Pennsylvania, which extends to most of West Virginia and parts of New York state near New York City. One gas company executive claimed on a recent 60 Minutes segment that the U.S. holds natural gas deposits the equivalent of two Saudi Arabias worth of oil. Natural gas is considered by many as a bridge fuel to cleaner energy, because it emits much less carbon dioxide than coal or oil. Story continues
www.btlonline.org/2010/seg/101126bf-btl-fisher.html
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