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USA Pro Cycling Challenge

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Eco Artist Greg Pitts "Last Days"

Eco Artist Greg Pitts Latest Creating called "Last Days". This peace of art is worth 2.5 Million Dollars.

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Catching Wind Documentary

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13th Episode of GreenNews4U

Welcome to the 13th Episode of GreenNews4U Weekly Roundup This is a special edition of GreenNews4U where I interview Joanne Morrison who is working with James Taylor in producing a documentary called Catching Wind. If you would like to find out more information about this Documentary you can go to their blog at http://www.catchingwind.blogspot.com and on twitter @CatchingWindDoc I hope you enjoy the 13th Episode of GreenNews4U.   To download or embed this podcast you can go here You can visit my web page at http://greennews4u.com I am currently seeking sponsors for my podcast, you can contact me at melwylie@greennews4u.com or mel.greennews4u@gmail.com

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New Jersey Bans Hydraulic Fracturing

While New York considers allowing Hydraulic Fracturing in their state. Great news is coming out of New Jersey. They have voted to ban fracking. Of course ANGA's Executive Vice President Tom Amontree is very upset about this decision. Just read his press release below. WASHINGTON, DC - Following is a statement by America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) Executive Vice President Tom Amontree on the New Jersey legislature's passage of a statewide ban on drilling for natural gas using hydraulic fracturing. "It is unfortunate that the New Jersey legislature has failed to recognize that energy production and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive. The bill to impose a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, the process through which we are able to extract clean, abundant and American natural gas, is based on fear rather than the facts. "New Jersey has long recognized the clean air benefits of natural gas when used to generate electricity and power vehicles. It is the nation's 11th largest consumer of natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Natural gas is the main energy source used to heat more than two-thirds of the state's households. And, New Jersey uses natural gas to fuel many of its state and municipal fleets, including trash trucks and public buses in several communities. In fact, with a grant from the Department of Energy, cities throughout New Jersey are cleaning up the Garden State by converting fleets and building infrastructure to accommodate natural gas vehicles. "While New Jersey may not have significant supplies of natural gas, even a symbolic ban on hydraulic fracturing is an irresponsible step. Natural gas drilling is conducted safely and responsibly every day in communities across the country. Our industry has a six decade track record of safety and we are committed to answering people's questions in the communities where we work about the measures we take to ensure the safety of our process. "Natural gas is an economic engine in America, responsible for supporting more than 2.8 million American jobs and for contributing $385 billion annually to the U.S. economy. Even in a state like New Jersey, that has very little natural gas, our community supports more than 25,000 jobs and contributes $5.5 billion annually to the state's economy. "To ban the practice that produces this fuel is a classic case of not in my backyard. It is our hope that New Jersey will continue to advance its economy and air quality through greater use of clean, abundant and American natural gas. We also hope that state legislators will revisit their decision and be more open in the future to learning the facts and the science behind the safe and responsible development of this important American resource."

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New York Plans to Lift Hydraulic Fracturing Ban

NY is planning to lift the fracking ban. Apparently New York feels that natural gas can be developed safely and responsibly with appropriate oversight. According to the article America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) Executive Vice President Tom Amontree  is very excited about this possible ban lifting, after all he does represent over 30 companies that have their wallets in the natural gas field. I do not support or endorse the America's Natural Gas Alliance The full article is below: WASHINGTON, DC - Following is a statement by America's Natural Gas Alliance Executive Vice President Tom Amontree on the plan by New York to lift its ban on hydraulic fracturing. "In reviewing the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's statement in advance of the full SGEIS, we are encouraged by the apparent acknowledgement that natural gas can be developed safely and responsibly in New York with appropriate state oversight. However, we will have to review the full study before drawing any conclusions about the plan. "While the statement says certain areas of New York will be blocked from development, natural gas is produced safely in communities across our country every day and is subject to substantial state-led regulatory oversight. In the process, this abundant domestic resource supports 2.8 million jobs and nearly $400 billion a year in economic activity. "Despite having vast natural gas resources, New York today is a net importer of 96 percent of its natural gas. On the positive side, the state is our nation's fourth biggest consumer of the fuel, and the proposal clearly recognizes the potential natural gas has to produce cleaner power and transportation choices. The natural gas industry in neighboring Pennsylvania supports 53,000 jobs and is responsible for $12.9 billion in economic activity in that state. New York can reap similar substantial economic opportunities, while helping us continue to demonstrate our commitment to developing the resource in a responsible manner. "The natural gas community will participate vigorously in the discussion on safe development in the state, and we will continue to make a strong, science-based case to the people of New York and the nation that energy production and environmental protection are not mutually exclusive. We look forward to working with New York's regulators to craft a comprehensive policy on natural gas development that protects the environment and that can open the door to the pent-up economic opportunity that exists in the state." America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) represents 30 of North America's leading independent natural gas exploration and production companies. ANGA members are dedicated to increasing the appreciation of the environmental, economic and national security benefits of clean, abundant, American natural gas. Learn more about ANGA at www.anga.us.

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