Blueprint America -- with Weekend America -- in a report on modern day gas prospecting in the hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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WEEKEND AMERICA :: January 16th, 2009
In the Hills: Radio: Full Report
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WEEKEND AMERICA :: January 16th, 2009
In the Hills: Analysis: Marcellus Shale in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Gas exploration has been happening in Pennsylvania since the 1800s. However, a new technology and new price incentives have made possible the exploration of the Marcellus shale. It is a geological formation – the size of Greece – stretching from New York to West Virginia and holding what could become the nation’s most prolific natural gas reservoir.
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WEEKEND AMERICA :: January 16th, 2009
In the Hills: Overview
Over the past few years, prospectors have been combing the hills of Pennsylvania. They're not looking for gold. The mineral that's setting off the frenzy is shale. It's a mile or more below ground, and it's full of natural gas -- maybe enough to fuel the entire U.S. for two years. The gas rush could make some Pennsylvanians rich. But, it could also pollute the state's air and water as the gas-grab can put serious stress on a community's infrastructure. And, that's set up a conflict between natives of the area and weekenders -- mostly New Yorkers -- who own second homes there. Blueprint America -- with Weekend America -- goes to Northeastern Pennsylvania to look into what's pitting neighbor against neighbor in what could unsettle the area's infrastructure.
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the dig :: January 12th, 2009
Americans willing to pay more taxes for infrastructure
The bipartisan organization Building America's Future, co-chaired by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I.), California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R.), and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell (D.), just released the results of a national survey indicating that Americans are willing to pay more taxes to fix the nation's infrastructure.
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NEW YORK VOICES :: December 16th, 2008
51st State Infrastructure: Overview
Blueprint America -- with New York Voices -- looks at the costs of maintaining New York City's transportation system and the difficulties involved when making improvements.
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NEW YORK VOICES :: December 16th, 2008
51st State Infrastructure: Video: The wrong track
Blueprint America correspondent Rick Karr -- with New York Voices -- looks at a New York City infrastructure project representative of the pitfalls and delays of all projects across America.
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NEW YORK VOICES :: December 15th, 2008
51st State Infrastructure: Timeline: The Greatest Subway New York Never Built
Since the 1920s in New York City, the Second Avenue Subway line has been in the works. Follow the delays, cost overruns, political ineffectiveness, and several ground breakings over the years as the line has still yet to be completed.
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NEW YORK VOICES :: December 15th, 2008
51st State Infrastructure: Web Video: Building the Second Avenue Subway
Blueprint America correspondent Rick Karr speaks with Joe Trainer, Chief Engineer of MTA Capital Construction in New York City, about the day to day process of building the Second Avenue line from above ground in Manhattan.
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NEW YORK VOICES :: December 15th, 2008
51st State Infrastructure: Web Video: 14 Stories Underground
Blueprint America correspondent Rick Karr speaks with Edward Kennedy, Chief Tunnel Engineer of the East Side Access Tunnel in New York City, about the construction of the Long Island Railroad access tunnel that will run from Queens to Grand Central Station in Manhattan -- 140 feet underground.
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