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1 Natural Gas Drilling in PA Edwina Cunningham-Hill Emanuel Sachse Claire Noone

2 Two Opposing Interest groups COMPANIES INVOLVED WITH THE GAS DRILLING ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS/ EVIRONMENTALISTS FOR DRILLINGOPPOSSED DRILLING

3 Gas Drilling Companies Argue That: - They Will create jobs Drilling. - Drilling is a good way to boost local economies struck by the economic crisis. (Local communities in these areas will grow exponentially.) - Gas Drilling will make the U.S. less dependent on foreign oil and coal. -Natural gas isn’t perfect but has no huge consequences for the environment that can’t be fixed.

4 Evidence Of Drilling Companies The total gross value of methane available is estimated at $1.46 trillion and drilling it all can create over a million jobs. (a huge economy boost) At least 1/8 th of the methane’s value will go directly to landowners. (stimulating the local economy) The U.S. has twice the amount of Natural Gas, Saudi Arabia has in Oil. Using it would give for Independence from other countries. USA’s Supply of Underground Natural Gas

5 Environmental Organizations and Environmentalists Argue That: - The hazardous chemicals in the hydraulics of the drilling machines could leak into surrounding (ground-)water. - Natural Gas is always at high risk for explosions and are put in residential areas. - The safety measures taken aren’t executed well enough - Drilling harms the environment and that renewable energy should be pursued instead.

6 Evidence Of Environmentalists 2009, Louisiana, 17 cows found dead after drinking contaminated water. -> Chesapeake Energy was fined $22,000 per cow. Storage tanks are often located near residential areas. Explosions have happened and are probable to continue to happen. Forests are cleared for drilling. Chemical runoff from fracking has been spilled in some places. Natural habitats of wildlife are destroyed. Residents in some areas of drilling have found their water to be flammable due to the leaking of gas into their well water.

7 What is Natural Gas Drilling? Hydrofracking (Hydrolic Fracturing): a process in which fractures in rocks below the earth's surface are opened and widened by injecting chemicals and liquids at high pressure: used especially to extract natural gas or oil.

8 Republicans: Republicans: Are okay with Hydrofracking - "the state should not abridge or deny our inalienable property and mineral rights. " Democrats: Democrats: Are not completely onboard with hydrofracking - support for "private property rights." Democrat & Republican

9 Primary concerns include human and environmental exposure to: Radioactivity that is a physical characteristic of Marcellus shale. The hazardous hydro-fracking chemicals being pumped into the ground. Air pollution from diesel engines, compressor stations, and flaring. Pollution of drinking water. Improper disposal of hazardous materials created by hydro- fracking.

10 Pro/Con Pro: Business to PA Con: Non-renewable gas—the companies will leave and jobs will disappear Pro: Gross Value: 1.46 trillion dollars Con: Pollutes water resources Pro: Land-owners: receive 2.5 million dollars per well from drillers for using their land Con: No tax to help with Environmental issues

11 Recent Developments Republican Senator was in the house Nov. 17 th voting on Marcellus shale Democratic Senator Dittian video.

12 Bibliography http://blogs.star-telegram.com/politex/2010/06/party- platforms-miles-apart-on-gas-drilling.htmlhttp://blogs.star-telegram.com/politex/2010/06/party- platforms-miles-apart-on-gas-drilling.html http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in- philadelphia/tax-on-natural-gas-drillinghttp://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in- philadelphia/tax-on-natural-gas-drilling http://www.philadelphiafed.org/community- development/publications/cascade/77/01_economic- implications-of-gas-drilling-in-marcellus-shale.cfmhttp://www.philadelphiafed.org/community- development/publications/cascade/77/01_economic- implications-of-gas-drilling-in-marcellus-shale.cfm http://www.philadelphiafed.org/community- development/publications/cascade/77/01_economic- implications-of-gas-drilling-in-marcellus-shale.cfmhttp://www.philadelphiafed.org/community- development/publications/cascade/77/01_economic- implications-of-gas-drilling-in-marcellus-shale.cfm http://www.republikid.com/2010/06/pros-cons-natural- gas-drilling.htmlhttp://www.republikid.com/2010/06/pros-cons-natural- gas-drilling.html


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