You want jobs?

[DarrinS]

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[ElNono]

Since parts of this region have been producing gas from wells drilled to the deeper Oriskany Formation sandstone, older wells that are no longer viable can be reused, either by fracturing the Marcellus layer in the existing well bore, or by refinishing the bore using horizontal drilling into the Marcellus.[119] Re-use of the existing infrastructure has both environmental as well as economic benefits,[21] because in addition to avoiding development of new drilling sites and wells, existing transportation facilities can be reused.[126] Lower transportation costs to the high demand markets on the East Coast of the United States generate a US$0.35 per thousand cubic feet price premium over the Henry Hub price, compared to a discount of as much as $1.50 for gas produced in the Rocky Mountains.[128]
However, heavy trucks and tankers crack the pavement and cause potholes. Such road damage is expensive for municipalities to repair.[129] Engineers in Pennsylvania Department of Transportation have documented damage caused by the heavy trucks and tankers. Damages include but are not limited to the crushing of drain pipes, potholes, rutting, and other such pavement fatigue failures. The cost of these repairs are often much higher than the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is allowed to charge for use of the roads. In addition to causing road damage, when heavy trucks and tankers drive over farmland, they compact the subsoil, which increases runoff and decreases crop productivity for years. Ecologists also have concerns about the ecological impact on forests when trees are cut down to make way for access roads. Ornithologists have already documented declining populations of woodland birds.[129]
Environmental concerns around the drilling and extraction processes have sparked opposition to development of this resource. One concern is the release to the environment of underground naturally occurring radioactive material through the drilling fluids and equipment.[130] The hydraulic fracturing process also uses large quantities of surface water.[130]
A large portion of the formation underlies the environmentally sensitive Chesapeake Bay Watershed as well as the Delaware River Basin. The Delaware River Basin Commission holds regulatory jurisdiction in this watershed that houses much of the Marcellus Shale formation of any operations which involve water usage, extraction, or potential contamination. They have recently made a "Determination" which requires that any component of a hydro-fracing operation that is to take place within the boundaries of their Special Protection Waters must be permitted by the DRBC, regardless of whether or not the operation was previously subject to permitting.[131]
Chesapeake’s (The gas Company) countered with a No-Drilling Pledge for the NYC watershed area, and five miles around the watershed, however, opposes any legislation like that presented by Jim Brennan, D-Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NY), October 2009.[132] The Susquehanna River Basin Commission, which oversees this other portion of the watershed, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, issued orders to suspend operations at several wells in May 2008 because surface water was being diverted by the drillers without the necessary permits, and precautions to protect streams from contaminated runoff were questioned.[133] The practices of "land men" who acquire leases for drilling and extraction rights have also been widely questioned.[134]
New York City under the New York City Gas Fuel Code made it illegal to drill within city limits. Pennsylvania is following this trend, Pittsburgh on November 16, 2010 became the first city in Pennsylvania to ban hydrofracking within city limits.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh recently released a study showing that "7 percent of Allegheny County’s land has been leased for drilling and extraction since 2003" and the number of properties in the county leased for oil and gas exploration has grown exponentially in recent years.
It is alleged that gas drilling in Northeast Pennsylvania caused methane to infiltrate up to 15 homes in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, via groundwater contamination. This conclusion came from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, though it is disputed by Cabot Oil & Gas Corp which was cited for causing the contamination. It is also disputed by other long-term area residents who have noted that high methane levels had been present for more than 60 years prior to hydrofracking in Dimock. [135] Northeast Pennsylvania is not the only place to experience groundwater contamination following commencement of gas drilling operations.[136]

[ElNono]

^^^ Probably the reason a "coalition" that lobbies is needed.

[Drachen]

Are you giving up your job as a youtube video distribution specialist?

[DMX7]

They took err jobs!!!!

[George Gervin's Afro]

I have a good paying job. what's a you tube video going to do to help find someone a job?

[FuzzyLumpkins]

More proof that Darrin is incapable of independent thought. Bravo, dipshit.

Thats from the Marcellus Shale Company. Thats like WC and his gas boiler links in the windpower thread.


Seriously douse yourself in kerosene get on a bus and light a match.