DEMAND A STATEWIDE BAN ON FRACKING
We know fracking is dangerous and destructive. The only thing we don't know is what Governor Cuomo will do
if he's reelected. Demand a ban now!
FRACKING ON THE BALLOT IN NYS
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Andrew Cuomo | 
Photo courtesy of Chae Kihn
Zephyr Teachout |
For the first time since fracking became a concern to many New Yorkers, it's emerged as a top-tier issue in a major race. On Tuesday, September 9, Democrats will get to choose between incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo and challenger Zephyr Teachout.
Governor Cuomo hasn't had a lot to say about the issue in recent months. The official position of his administration is that he's waiting for the Department of Health to complete its review before making a determination as to whether or not to permit fracking in New York State. No decision is expected before next year.
Fracking and renewable energy are at the very heart of Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout's campaign. She says she will impose a statewide fracking ban on her first day in office and immediately set about studying the feasibility of moving New York to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, along the lines suggested by the Solutions Project. Teachout has been pressing her campaign in a number of visits to upstate New York, including an appearance in Ithaca, where she was given a rousing introduction by Helen Slottje.
The Candidates at a Glance
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Polls open noon to 9 PM Tuesday September 9
Only registered Democrats will be allowed to vote. Voters who will be unable to vote in person should apply for an absentee ballot immediately.
CONNECTICUT BANS FRACKING WASTE
August 18 ~ Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed into law a bill that would prohibit the importation of fracking waste for three years. Malloy declared that the moratorium "must become a permanent ban" unless the industry fully discloses both the chemicals used in fracking and the naturally occurring chemicals found in waste products. One legislator who was instrumental in shepherding the bill through the legislature said the law was necessary because it was unclear what Cuomo would do after the election. "We're concerned that being so close to New York we would be bombarded with fracking waste," said state Senator Ed Meyer.
NEW JERSEY'S CHRISTIE VETOES FRACK WASTE BILL
August 12 ~ Claiming it would violate the U.S. constitution, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a bipartisan bill that would bar the importation of frack waste. The measure had passed both houses of the legislature by wide margins, so an override of the veto is possible.
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