Nicole Jacobs's Blog (35)

More Natural Gas Opposition Parading as Science

Uni Blake

Environmental Consultant – Toxicologist

Master’s Degree in Environmental Toxicology – American University

 

A recent research paper entitled Natural Gas…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on July 27, 2012 at 6:11am — 1 Comment

Thousands Turn Out to Learn About Natural Gas at Cabot’s 3rd Annual Picnic

While we were still enthused from the excitement of last weekend’s Vote4Energy rally where thousands of New Yorkers came out to support natural gas, we headed to Harford Fairgrounds in Susquehanna County last weekend for the…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on July 23, 2012 at 10:13am — No Comments

New York Vote4Energy Rally Brings Out Thousands!

Yesterday’s Vote4Energy rally in New York was amazing! Shortly after we set up our booth, it started to downpour with rain we knew was desperately needed, but made us wonder if anyone was going to come to the event.  We learned quickly you should never doubt the landowners of New York because they certainly didn’t let the rain stop them.  Even as the rain poured down, we had people huddling under our tent to ask questions and discuss…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on July 16, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Another Duke Rebuke

Four things to know about the latest Duke paper on brine in northeast Pennsylvania

One of the most under-reported aspects of the widely reported methane paper issued by Duke Univ. researchers in May 2011 was the fact that, try as they might, the authors could find no evidence of fluids from the fracturing process in, near or anywhere close to shallow sources of drinking water underground.

Of…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on July 9, 2012 at 10:30am — No Comments

This Independence Day, Let's Talk Energy Independence

Today we celebrate the most important day in our nation’s history, our Independence Day, when the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the day that changed us from colonists to Americans and proud citizens of the United States. Today, 236 years later, Pennsylvania is still at the forefront of the fight for our freedoms,…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on July 4, 2012 at 1:48am — No Comments

Freedom, Fireworks...And Naturally Occurring Elements?

My favorite part of the Fourth of July festivities is definitely the fireworks extravaganzas. Growing up, my family would go down to Wegman’s parking lot for the annual “Set the Night to Music” display in Williamsport, and to this day when I hear the song “Proud to Be An American,” I get excited thinking of the grand finale.

What I never thought about while I was “oohing” and “awing” was how they make such amazing, vibrant colors-at least not until the other day when someone sent me…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on July 4, 2012 at 1:26am — No Comments

Another Great Year at the 2012 Northern Tier Natural Gas Expo

This past Saturday was the 3rd Annual Northern Tier Marcellus Business Expo at Alparon Park in Troy, Pennsylvania. As in years past, the event was a great opportunity for many local businesses to promote themselves and local residents to…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on July 3, 2012 at 1:30am — No Comments

All in a Typical Day with Benzene

Sue Mickley

Environmental Protection Committee Chair – Northern Wayne Property Owners Alliance; MPH/HA – Yale University



Benzene is one of those chemicals we hear about often in the discussion over natural gas development. It is said to be leaking from compressor stations and polluting our air, by those opposed to the development of this clean burning resource. Realistically, not only have benzene levels been proven to have little or no connection to shale gas development but…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on July 2, 2012 at 11:51am — No Comments

The Misinformed Actions of Anti Natural Gas Activists

For those of us who have been participating in the natural gas debate over the last few years, talking with anti natural gas folks can feel like you’ve been placed in a scene from the movie “My Girl.” It’s a classic from my childhood and one I loved and still love to watch, but let’s face it, Veda’s method of dealing with hard times and things she doesn’t want to hear wasn’t the most constructive behavior. Yet, in this discussion, I often feel like I’m watching an adolescent stick their…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on June 29, 2012 at 4:26am — No Comments

Ingraffea Unleashes Tiger Snarl on Capitol Hill

During a congressional briefing this week Dr. Anthony Ingraffea offered his opinions on onshore natural gas development to an audience composed largely of congressional interns and environmental activists. Cornell staff made clear Ingraffea’s remarks were his own when they mentioned they weren’t reflective of the University.  At the time I thought it was a standard disclaimer, but it turns out there was good reason for its use as Ingraffea quickly launched into a tirade.



It was one…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on June 28, 2012 at 10:28am — No Comments

Delaware, NY Dives Into Property Rights!

Last week, the Town of Delaware, New York, Sullivan County passed the recommended natural gas resolution composed by the Joint Landowners Coalition affirming their commitment to allow safe, responsible natural gas development in their community. Residents in Delaware feel they should be able to choose what they do with their property and mineral rights. A landowner’s property is their biggest asset and investment, something we all work to improve and hold on to. These residents are more than…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on June 28, 2012 at 10:12am — No Comments

Faulty EWG/PSE Hydraulic Fracturing Claims Debunked New Part II

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy (PSE) released a ten point document criticizing the SGEIS.  This is the second part in a two part series examining that document which serves as an example of why environmental activists are having difficulty maintaining support in New York.



They say that necessity is the mother of all invention, watching the debate over natural gas development in New York it becomes apparent…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on June 28, 2012 at 3:55am — No Comments

Truthland Heads Out to Josh Fox's "Backyard"

No, Truthland hasn’t been shown in New York City, at least not officially, although a recent fear-inducing endeavor by Fox leads us to believe it’s certainly being watched in the Big Apple. This screening, co-sponsored by the Northern Wayne Property Owner’s Alliance and Energy Citizens, took place at the Beach Lake Fire Hall in Wayne County, about four miles away from the Fox family property (his father owns it). Around 100 people came out to watch the movie and get their questions answered…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on June 25, 2012 at 7:37am — No Comments

Introducing Franklin Citizens for Truth

  • Personal Message (Online)
Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on June 20, 2012 at 6:24am — No Comments

Vote 4 Energy, Vote 4 New York Landowners

[b]July 15, 2012 | Vote4Energy Rally Broome Tioga Sports Center, 50 Schaffer Road, Richford, NY 13835[/b]



On July 15 landowners and industry will be joining together for the largest  pro-natural gas rally in New York state. Landowners have spent four years waiting for Albany to allow the harvesting of our deeded rights. While we have been waiting, we have witnessed a fear mongering campaign that exceeds Y2K and the great Alar scare combined.  Yet, we’ve kept on correcting…

Continue

Added by Nicole Jacobs on June 18, 2012 at 9:43am — No Comments

© 2024   Created by Keith Mauck (Site Publisher).   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service