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New York State can make significant economic progress and advance environment and energy security, simply by embracing the Marcellus Shale. Natural gas is twice as clean as coal, abundant right here in the Northeast and until now, vastly underutilized in … Continue reading →

Fear and misinformation trumps logic, history and science Albany, N.Y. – The Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York expressed extreme disappointment at the Senate’s passage of a bill placing a moratorium on oil and natural gas exploration in … Continue reading →

Two years of DEC review, combined with already strict environmental regulations, will protect New York’s environment.  Albany, N.Y. – The Independent Oil & Gas Industry, joined by a coalition of 30 industry and business groups, urged New York State legislators … Continue reading →

Lawmakers should reject duplicative pending moratorium bills. Albany, N.Y. – As the Legislature is preparing a return to session, lawmakers should keep in mind the primary lessons learned by medical students: “First, Do No Harm.” This primary healthcare lesson reminding … Continue reading →