The DEC Public hearing yesterday in downtown NYC was dominated by opponents to frackers who were given the chance to speak out against Hydraulic Fracturing and the so called “Natural” gas it produces. 

Many cheers were heard amongst the crowd of about 900 NYers who showed up to fight to save their water, land, health and future. 

Out of the 40 slots to speak during the first hearing, 39 of those people were brave opponents to fracking arguments (who all made wonderful statements why fracking should be banned). And then there was the exception of  the one fracker who decided to cut in line and speak out of turn. Don’t worry, he was heavily booed for his whole 3 minutes of speaking time! 

Along with such a great turn out of politicians and NY residents to speak out against fracking, there was great news announced! January 11, 2012 is the new extended date (originally Dec 12th) to send in your comments! So continuing writing those passionate letters! This gives you your chance to speak your mind (since some of us aren’t so great with public speaking). 

Photo credit: Andrew Burton from Reuters 

Other News on the rally yesterday:
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP5da167d5a1a24925ad93548807d09d30.html

http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20111130/NEWS11/111300355/Fracking-opponents-dominate-DEC-public-hearing-NYC?odyssey=nav%7Chead

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/30/us-newyork-fracking-idUSTRE7AT2NX20111130