Statement from Environmental Advocates of New York in Response to AG Schneiderman's 'Fracking' Subpoenas

ALBANY, NY (08/18/2011)(readMedia)-- In response to news reports that New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has sent subpoenas to three energy companies interested in gas exploration in New York, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement:

"The gas industry has a long track record of playing fast and loose with the truth on everything from their safety records to the economic impacts of fracking. Environmental Advocates of New York applauds Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for taking these companies to task regarding how they report oil and gas reserves to investors, because he's fighting to keep the gas industry honest and in doing so will protect our drinking water and communities from fracking's documented dangers."

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Environmental Advocates of New York's mission is to protect our air, land, water and wildlife and the health of all New Yorkers. Based in Albany, we monitor state government, evaluate proposed laws, and champion policies and practices that will ensure the responsible stewardship of our shared environment. We work to support and strengthen the efforts of New York's environmental community and to make our state a national leader. To learn more, visit www.eany.org.