Written by Rob Lillpopp on January 12, 2012 – 8:16 am
Ryan Whalen reports on YNN in Jamestown - “With the public comment period closing Wednesday, opponents of hydrofracking in Western New York gathered outside the DEC office in Buffalo. They are urging state leaders to listen to what they say is the will of the people.
Rita Yelda, of consumer group Food and Water Watch asked, “Who is going to win? Is it going to be a large industry that maybe has billions to spend on campaign contributions and advertisements, or is it going to be the true voice of the people?”
…Many business leaders say they support fracking.
“Hydraulic fracturing represents high paying job in a part of the state where it has suffered severely during this economic recession,” said Heather Briccetti, president of the Business Council of NY.
Bans on fracking in the Syracuse and New York City watersheds are recommended by the DEC , but not in Western New York. Opponents say that could mean the area gets hit the hardest, noting past mishaps like Love Canal and toxic hotspots in the Great Lakes.”
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