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New York’s Fracking Decision May Hinge on Results of Geisinger Health Study

New York’s decision on whether or not to allow hydrofracking may hinge on the results of a new health study by the Danville-based Geisinger Health System. The Associated Press reports New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, put off making a decision last month, partly on the advice of his former brother-in-law and environmental advocate [...]

Why Geisinger Is Studying Drilling’s Health Impact

The AP takes a look at the reasoning behind Geisinger’s new study of whether or not natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale is impacting public health: “There’s a real need for reliable information for policymakers,” [Geisinger Director David] Carey said, yet some of the debate on the issue has been more emotion-driven than science-driven. [...]

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