Questions to ask:
How much has Gasland affected the fracking/antifracking movement in NY?
What are the chances of the fracking ban being lifted in 2015?
When presented with the risks of fracking, what have profrackers said?
What kind of activism has your organization done?
Farmers have argued for fracking because of their failing businesses. What alternative solutions would you present to them?
Do you think popularity with fracking has risen or fallen with the state?
Are there any species of anuimal in danger from fracking, more specifically endangered species?

Sharon Springs Against Hydrofracking

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sharon-Springs-Against-Hydrofracking/114435308642663?ref=br_tf

Pinterest Page on Fracking

http://www.pinterest.com/ecocentric/fracking/

Very surprising article

I thought it would be good to have an article focusing on pro fracking. Very surprised that farmers would be so supportive of fracking. I understand that it could help their businesses, but those chemicals! Give it a look.

Legislative Gazette

Interesting look at fracking. The conclusion is not so much that fracking will affect health risks, but that there may be little reward in fracking, leading to the risks far outweighing the any gain. Good to see more recent articles on this issue too.

NPR Clip

It is good to see that the New York State Government has banned fracking... for two more years. This should not even be a debate and hopefully it will be struck down again in 2015.

Video from Grist

This is a video from grist.org by Thomas Stackpole. Like the previous video, it does a good job at explaining what hydrofracking is.

Mike Varley's Series on Hydrofracking

This is a really interesting and informative six part series on the pros and cons of hydrofracking, not just in New York, but throughout the nation.

Youtube Series on Fracking

<a class="embedly-card" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5vCTctBN0g&list=PL340DB6DFE6F36F0A">Hydrofrack New York: Fracking 101 and Water Quality</a>
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Digital Media Platform Sources

Digital Media Platform Sources

1. Online Npr Clip
http://www.wnyc.org/story/274126-blog-new-york-assembly-votes-extend-fracking-ban/

2. Website Against Fracking in NY
http://www.citizenscampaign.org/campaigns/hydro-fracking.asp

3. Op Ed from New York State Senator Greg Ball
http://www.nysenate.gov/press-release/op-ed-senator-greg-ball-fracking

4. Facebook page for grassroots anti fracking movement.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sharon-Springs-Against-Hydrofracking/114435308642663

Google Alert:
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Big Questions

Big Questions:

1. With all of the reports and documentaries on hydrofracking and how it affects drinking water along with other issues, why would there still be a push for fracking?

2. There is a strong support for fracking by New York farmers. Isn't there a concern that fracking will contaminate the water they may be using for their crops?

3. Fracking is being seen as a quick fix for the financial struggles of farmers, but isn't that a little short sighted? What will farmers then do when the gasoline runs out?

4. What are the best alternatives to fracking? Which alternative energy sources could benefit these farmers and keep their businesses alive?