Marcellus Shale Forum

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Environmental Activist Speaks

If you saw the Oscar-nominated documentary Gasland or have been reading about the Marcellus Shale controversy in western Pa., come hear world-renowned green chemist and environmental activist Wilma Subra, winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Award, at Carlow University’s Women’s History Month event, Wednesday, March 2, from 7 to 8 p.m. Subra will talk about the environmental impact of the Gulf Oil spill and natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale. View clips from Gasland, in which Subra appears. Free and open to the public; snacks courtesy of East End Food Co-op. Kresge Theatre (Grace Library, 5th floor), Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Oakland. For more information, contact Dr. Katie Hogan at 412-578-6391 or kjhogan@carlow.edu.

Marcellus Shale Action Group Event

Pittsburgh passed a gas drilling ban in November 2010. However, Pittsburgh’s ban does not guarantee that we will remain unaffected by drilling – we all live downstream from other communities. Lawrenceville Marcellus Action Group is holding a “Write Your Legislator” gathering on Sat., March 5, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at Lawrenceville United, 4825 Butler St. Everyone is welcome to join us as we write to both our Governor and State Representative, explaining our concerns about gas drilling. Sample letters & fact sheets will be provided. Donation: $1, to cover paper, envelopes & postage. RSVP/Info: 412-583-8757 or gtforouzan@gmail.com

Marcellus Shale Strategy Meeting

In light of recent changes in the state political landscape, as well as continued public outrage concerning the issue of Marcellus Shale gas drilling, State Sen. Jim Ferlo will host a strategy meeting on Tuesday, November 23.

What: Marcellus Shale Strategy Meeting: Increasing the Pressure, Amplifying our Voices

When: November 23 from 6-8 PM

Where: Grey Box Theater in Lawrenceville (3595 Butler Street, Pittsburgh PA, 15201)

At the request of Sen. Ferlo, featured guests will include Pittsburgh City Councilmen Patrick Dowd and Doug Shields.

Don't Frack with Pittsburgh

Come to a screening of the documentary Gasland, about drilling for gas in the Marcellus shale, tonight, November 3, at 7 p.m. at the Teamsters Temple, 4701 Butler Street in Lawrenceville. Following the film there will be a panel discussion with director Josh Fox, City Councilman Doug Shields, and activists from Pa. and N.Y. For more infomration, visit www.marcellusprotest.org.