HV Green Sheet

Report: Diesel Still Used in Fracking; Hinchey Urges Water Authority to Suspend Rule-Making and Widen Public Comment Posted By Robert F. Kilcrease

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A recent Congressional investigation headed by Representatives Henry A. Waxman, Edward J. Markey, and Diana DeGette found that certain oil companies were still using diesel fuel in their hydraulic fracturing fluids and had injected around 32.2 million gallons of diesel or diesel based compounds into the ground in 19 states. These findings, released on January 31, 2011, determined that such oil companies as Halliburton, BJ Services, and Weatherford among others appear to be in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 2005.

Based on these revelations, local Congressmen Maurice D. Hinchey and Rush Holt are urging local water authorities to suspend rule-making regarding natural gas drilling, consider the findings in proposed draft regulations and expand the public comment process.

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Pattern For Progress to Host Regional Leadership Breakfast Feb. 24 in Poughkeepsie Posted By Robert F. Kilcrease

POUGHKEEPSIE--A panel of seven chief elected county officials representing the Hudson Valley will highlight the third annual Regional Leadership Conversation at Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress' President's Day Breakfast Feb. 24 in Poughkeepsie.

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NYSERDA and EcoBroker Offer Discounted Green Professional Designation Posted By Robert F. Kilcrease

KINGSTON--ScheinMedia announces scholarships for New York State Real Estate Professionals from the New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The scholarships for EcoBroker training are available to all New York real estate licensees on a first come, first serve basis.

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Town of New Paltz Signs Letter of Intent with Hardin Geothermal, LLC Posted By Robert F. Kilcrease

NEW PALTZ--The Town of New Paltz was slated to sign a letter of intent with Hardin Geothermal, LLC on Jan. 31 to bring geothermal heating and cooling to town buildings. "The prospect of bringing geothermal heating to New Paltz as a public utility is an exciting concept and is consistent with our community’s interest in reducing our carbon footprint in a way that is both innovative and affordable," says New Paltz Town Supervisor Toni Hokanson.

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Panel To Discuss Waste Management at Greenburgh Nature Center on Feb. 9 Posted By Robert F. Kilcrease

SCARSDALE--Bold thinking is pointing toward a new goal for solid waste management. Beyond Waste is the directional call. At the Greenburgh Nature Center on Feb. 9, a panel of leaders from the business community, environmental grassroots organizers, village, county and state government will present plans and initiatives to move our consumer culture in the direction of decreasing and reclaiming as much waste as we possibly can through new technologies and creative initiatives, according to a press release. The panel will be followed by questions/answers and discussion of how efforts at all levels can be mutually supportive toward the common goal of moving Beyond Waste.

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