Background reports on the fracking debate

Background reports on the fracking debate

The Innovation Trail team has been engaged in a range of reporting on the issue of possible hydraulic fracturing in New York state.

Ryan Delaney looks at how local government authorities are planning for the impact of increased transport across roads never designed for heavy traffic.

Marie Cusick foreshadows some of the possible legal arguments that will be raised when the Department of Environmental Conservation's long awaited dSGEIS is released.

Daniel Robison reports on the controversy bubbling around the establishment of the Shale Resources and Society Institute at UBuffalo.

We've also compiled much of the reporting we've done on the issue over the last couple of year's into one handy entry.

Energy

Everything you ever wanted to know about fracking*

Marie Cusick, WMHT

*But you were afraid to ask?When the Innovation Trail reporting project launched in 2010, we made it a priority to cover the hydrofracking debate in New…
Energy

Fracking will bring heavy truck traffic, but towns are ready

Ryan Delaney, WRVO

Transporting the millions of gallons of water, as well as equipment, sand, and other materials needed to hydraulically fracture a natural gas well…
Energy

As New York's fracking decision nears, legal battles loom

Marie Cusick, WMHT

New York State is poised to issue its final plans for regulating hydrofracking. But even with a decision imminent, there’s no guarantee this controversy…
Higher Ed

Controversy still simmers over SUNY Buffalo Shale Institute

Daniel Robison, WBFO

Shortly after opening its doors at this spring, the Shale Resources and Society Institute (SRSI) ignited a controversy that persists several months…