July 22, 2015
Published by Damascus Citizens at July 22, 2015
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How the World's Wetlands Can Help Stop Climate Change

swamp farming can provide valuable low-carbon energy, wildlife habitat and a means of depolluting waterways – and help reduce carbon emissions in the process
By Arthur Neslen, The Guardian, July 20, 2015

Swamp FarmingOn a boat drifting through a swampy reed …

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July 20, 2015
Published by Damascus Citizens at July 20, 2015
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Fossil Fuel Industry Must 'Implode' to Avoid Climate Disaster

‘The age of carbon is over’ and a transition to a greener economy is inevitable
By Damian Carrington, The Guardian, July 10, 2015

An “induced implosion” of the fossil fuel industry must take place for there to be any chance …

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July 19, 2015
Published by Damascus Citizens at July 19, 2015
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Study Finds Those Living Near Shale Wells More Likely to be Hospitalized

Residents of 2 NE PA counties with a high density of active shale gas wells were more likely to be admitted to the hospital for heart, nervous system and other medical conditions than residents in neighboring areas with no drilling
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July 15, 2015
Published by Damascus Citizens at July 15, 2015
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NYC Moves to Power 100% of City Government From Renewables

RFI Aims to Identify New Generation Capacity to Reach Ambitious Goal of 100% Renewable Energy

Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a Request for Information to identify new renewable energy generation capacity, with a goal of powering 100 percent of …

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July 14, 2015
Published by Damascus Citizens at July 14, 2015
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Sing for the Silenced

Don’t Let the Frackers Silence Our Neighbors!
Fight Back!
Join the Tour, Rally and Concert Sunday, July 19
More information and tickets

Families have been silenced! Why? Because Fracking companies bought their silence. All over the US from WY to …

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July 3, 2015
Published by Damascus Citizens at July 3, 2015
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OK Court Rules Homeowners Can Sue Oil Companies Over Quakes

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that homeowners can sue oil and gas companies for damages caused by earthquakes in state trial courts
By Richard A. Oppel Jr., New York Times, June 30, 2015

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that …

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July 2, 2015
Published by Damascus Citizens at July 2, 2015
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NY State Officially Prohibits High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing

DEC Issues Findings Statement Concluding Extensive 7-Year Review

The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today officially prohibited high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) in New York State by issuing its formal Findings Statement, completing the state’s seven-year review of this …

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