State Decision Blocks Drilling for Gas in Catskills
New York State halted proposed drilling in the Catskill Park, protecting a region that feeds New York City’s drinking water system. Energy companies argued modern techniques could operate safely. State officials weighed the risk to a supply serving millions. The decision underscored a high-stakes reality: when gas sits beneath a watershed of national importance, economics collides with precaution.
Source: The New York Times (2010) Read More