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| UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, May 15; 7:30 PM Jason Brenno- "The World Peak of Petroleum Production 101" Jason Brenno of the M King Hubbert Tribute will explain what Peak Oil is and is not. His presentation will highlight the importance of petroleum in our world economy and the possible measures to mitigate its decline. Brenno will also offer a summary of the work of M King Hubbert, the current efforts of the Hubbert Tribute, and what individuals and organizations such as the Sierra Club can do regarding this issue. About General Meetings: Everyone interested is welcome at all Sierra Club activities, whether or not a member (except for Executive Committee meetings). General meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, except July and August. They are held at Central United Methodist Church, 17 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott, NY (on Route 26 — from Route 17, follow 26 north to Endicott, west on East Main, north on Nanticoke.) The public is welcome and refreshments are served following the meeting. Contact Scott Lauffer at 607-341-3726 or lauffer.scott@gmail.com for more information. For more information about these and other upcoming events, see the Events section. |
Water Monitoring Volunteers Needed With the uncertainty of hydrofracking in NY, we are looking for volunteers who are concerned with the importance of clean water in our region. There is a critical need to establish a baseline for water quality and monitor streams in the Susquehanna watershed. Training is required and a tentative date is set for June 16.
Diligence and Caution Needed in Approach to Gas Drilling We have an obligation to make sure we don’t create another hazardous legacy like the toxic plume in Endicott. Before we rush in too quickly, we need to proceed with diligence and caution on all aspects of the environmental impacts of the drilling to ensure long-term social, economic and environmental health for our region. We applaud the Governor’s recent decisions in directing the Department of Environmental Conservation( DEC) to prepare a new Generic Environmental Impact Statement and it’s implied moratorium, addressing the state’s glaring deficiencies and preparedness for the massive scope of the anticipated drilling. There is still a lot of work to be done to protect the health and safety of our residents, safeguard the rights of our communities and get proper compensation for the intrusion of the gas companies and the extraction of our resources. read more about Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling... |
This page last updated February 6, 2012.
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