Talk: Economic Myths of Fracking – Sunday, Feb. 26th, 4-5:30pm

Posted on February 16, 2012 by niagarasierraclub

Food and Water Watch, Sierra Club Niagara Group and WNY Drilling Defense are sponsoring a Presentation by Chris Burger on the “Economics Myths of Fracking”:

  • What is this contest between the economic development of fracking and the environment?
  • Learn about the myths and hype being used by the gas industry and some politicians to convince us that environmental and health risks are worth the money to be made.

    Event Details
    WHEN: Sunday, February 26th 2012
    TIME: 4 to 5:30 PM
    WHERE: Lafayette Presbyterian Church, 865 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY
    Please use the church entrance near the Lafayette Ave parking lot.

    Chris Burger, a Co-Chair of the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter’s Gas Task Force, is a college instructor who has degrees in Chemical Engineering, Economics and Social Psychology. His many activities in environmental issues include his being the Co-founder and Chair of the Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition. He was a former Broome County Legislator and Chair of the Cornell University Eco-Justice Project.

    This presentation is FREE and open to the public.

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