RECENT News & Info

February 6, 2012
Susan Arbetter, WCNY public television, hosts Groundswell - Hydrofracking in New York State, a one-hour discussion about natural gas development in the Marcellus Shale region. John Conrad is a panelist. See the webcast.

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January 11, 2012
On WHCU, Ithaca, John Conrad discusses ramifications of the draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement as the public comment period ends in New York.  Listen to the podcast.

January 6, 2012
Popular Mechanics covers TriCarb's geologic investigation of the Newark Basin to determine whether geologic conditions could support commercial-scale carbon dioxide storage.  Read the article.

December 5, 2011
John Conrad discusses hydraulic fracturing technology and the emerging regulatory framework in New York on the Voice of Russia.  Listen to the podcast.

December 2, 2011
John Conrad discusses the status of the ongoing SGEIS review process on WHCU in Ithaca, NY.  Listen to the podcast.

October 24, 2011
Letter to the editor of the Times Union, Albany, NY regarding hydraulic fracturing and the environment.  Read the letter.

October 20, 2011
WAMC's Alan Chartock is joined by John Conrad on The Capitol Connection to discuss environmental considerations regarding hydraulic fracturing and Marcellus Shale development in New York. Listen to the podcast.

October 10, 2011
The New York Times reports on our team's Newark Basin project in Rockland County, New York.  Read the article.

October 10, 2011
The Syracuse Post Standard reports on prospects for gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale of central New York. John Conrad comments. Read the article.

September 16, 2011
The TriCarb team continues its Newark Basin drilling and coring program in Rockland County, New York. Read the article.

September 14, 2011
John Conrad talks with Dave Vieser at WHCU radio in Ithaca, NY about the proposed regulatory framework for hydraulic fracturing operations in New York. Listen to the podcast.

September 9, 2011
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory reports on the status of our carbon storage research project in Rockland County, NY, a joint effort by Conrad Geoscience Corp., Sandia Technologies, LLC, and Lamont-Doherty geoscientists. Read the article.

September 2, 2011
Eric Schneiderman has taken opposing and confrontational positions against hydraulic fracturing and natural gas development in New York. As Attorney General, he must now mount a vigorous defense of hydraulic fracturing as it would be practiced in New York. John Conrad comments. Read the article.

September 1, 2011
Hydraulic fracturing is the September cover story in the Water Well Journal, a publication of the National Groundwater Association. John Conrad is quoted.  Read the article.

August 22, 2011
The Legislative Gazette reports on new legislation to regulate water withdrawals in New York. Stream withdrawals exceeding 100,000 gallons per day will be subject to permit requirements. John Conrad comments. Read the article.

August 14, 2011
The Albany Times Union covers the ongoing discussion of hydraulic fracturing in New York. John Conrad comments on the benefits of natural gas as a substitute for coal. Read the article.

August 12, 2011
WAMC reports on recommendations issued by a USDOE advisory committee charged with reviewing hydraulic fracturing impacts. John Conrad comments. Listen to the podcast.

August 2, 2011
Organic farmers express concerns about potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing in New York. John Conrad speaks with the Legislative Gazette.  Read the article.

July 14, 2011
New York guidelines for gas well drilling place the New York City Watershed and water tunnels off-limits.  John Conrad is quoted.  Read the article.

June 21, 2011
WCNY, Albany. Susan Arbetter, host of the Capitol Pressroom, interviews John Conrad about MIT's Energy Initiative study, The Future of Natural Gas. Listen to the podcast (interview begins at 42:37 mark).

June 21, 2011
John Conrad discusses the new MIT study, The Future of Natural Gas, on Ithaca's WHCU AM News. Listen to the podcast.

May 13, 2011
On NPR's "Science Friday," Ira Flatow hosts John Conrad and Duke University professor Dr. Robert B. Jackson for a discussion about methane in shallow aquifers near Marcellus Shale gas wells.  Listen to the podcast.  Read the transcript.

May 12, 2011
News Channel WRBG, Albany. Randy Simons' five-part series examines environmental and economic issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing in New York. John Conrad is interviewed.  See the videos.

May 11, 2011
Fred Dicker, "Live from the State Capitol," Albany, NY.  Interview with John Conrad about Marcellus Shale development in New York. Listen to the podcast.

May 10, 2011
The "Al Roney Show" on Talk 1300 AM, Albany, NY.  Interview with John Conrad about hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale region of NY and PA.  Listen to the podcast.

May 9, 2011
A Better World radio host, Mitchell Rabin, joins in on a roundtable discussion about environmental issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale region of New York and Pennsylvania.  His guests include John Conrad, Sierra Club's Carl Arnold, director/writer Emily Squires, and NYS Senator Tony Avella.  Watch the podcast.

May 9, 2011
Duke University study purports to establish link between hydraulic fracturing and methane in water wells in Marcellus Shale region. John Conrad questions whether data support researchers' conclusions.
Read the articles:
- New York Times
- Philadelphia Inquirer
- Bloomberg
- ProPublica

April 22, 2011
The International Water Association reports on hydraulic fracturing in the April issue of its magazine.  John Conrad comments on chemical additives and brine management in the Marcellus Shale region.  Read the article.

April 21, 2011
WAMC reports on status of our Newark Basin geologic study. John Conrad and Amanda Stevens (NYSERDA) comment on project goals, recent completion of seismic geophysical survey, and upcoming deep drilling in Rockland County, NY.  Listen to the podcast. Visit the TriCarb website.

April 19, 2011
WAMC Northeast Public Radio reports on new congressional report addressing composition of hydraulic fracturing additives.  John Conrad comments.  Listen to the podcast.  Read the report.

March 4, 2011
Carbon storage field investigations to begin in Rockland County, NY. John Conrad and Dr. Paul Olsen were interviewed for the article.  Read the article.  

March 4, 2011
On March 4, John Conrad and Christopher Brown discussed the status of their team's Carbon Sequestration Research in the Newark Basin of New York and New Jersey with the LoHud editorial board.  See the webcast.

March 3, 2011
TriCarb's Dr. Paul Olsen is interviewed about the team's geologic research in Rockland County. Read the article.

January 7, 2011
John Conrad quoted in New York Post article by Abby Wisse Schachter, Editor of the New York Post Capitol Punishment political blog. Read more.

December 1, 2010
John Conrad interviewed by YNN, Middletown for report on hydrofracking in New York State. Listen to the report.

November 28, 2010
Letter to the editor by John Conrad regarding proposed legislation to place a moratorium on hydrofracking in New York. Read more.

October 12, 2010
John Conrad provides testimony on shale gas development at BAPE hearings, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec. Read more.

August 11, 2010
John Conrad quoted in a Times-Tribune article about the EPA hydraulic fracturing meeting to be held in Binghamton, NY. Read more.

July 21, 2010
John Conrad speaks on The Capital Pressroom program about the gas-drilling debate.  Listen to the program.

May 30, 2010
John Conrad featured in a television report by YNN on hydrofracking. Learn more.

February 22, 2010
John Conrad quoted in an article about waste water and hydrofracking. Read more.

January 25, 2010
John Conrad participates as a panelist during a WAMC debate on the Marcellus Shale in Albany, NY. Listen to the debate.

November 3, 2009
John Conrad quoted in a Pro Publica article about protecting NYC's watershed during hydraulic fracturing. Read more.

October 12, 2009
John Conrad quoted in a Times Herald-Record article about drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Read more.

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