fracking

Terry Pegula is a popular figure in Buffalo, but the activities of his hydrofracking company operating near Coudersport, PA are drawing criticism. As…

University of Rochester researchers say a new study offers some clues about the potential affects of groundwater contaminated by hydraulic fracturing…

The Pittsburgh law firm representing a company that wants to build a water treatment plant in Coudersport, PA to treat natural gas fracking waste has told…

Republicans and Democrats in both houses of the New York State Legislature met Wednesday to hear a very long State of the State message about the issues…

As concerns about changes in federal environmental policies continue to garner headlines, advocates sponsored an “Earth Rally” Saturday at Allegany State…

Two years ago, the state banned hydrofracking of natural gas within the state’s borders. However, a group of Cornell scientists who study the effects of…

U.S. Congressman Tom Reed said new regulations for hydraulic fracturing on federal lands should be more than enough reason for Governor Andrew Cuomo to…

Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning) says New York state's hydrofracking ban could hurt national security and taxpayers could end up footing the bill.According to…

While anti-fracking organizations are celebrating a state ban against the gas extraction process, gas and business interests say they are outraged. WBFO's…

Environmentalists are celebrating while gas companies are fuming over Governor Cuomo's decision to ban hydro fracking in New York State for the near…