Campbell Debate: Does Hydrofracking Do More Harm Than Good?

When:

November 30, 2012: 7:00PM to 8:30PM

Where:

Maxwell Auditorium at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, 900 South Crouse Avenue, Syracuse, NY map

DISAGREEMENT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

Riverkeeper Paul Gallay will be among the panelists at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs next Campbell Debate, debating the proposition, “This Assembly Believes Hydrofracking Does More Harm Than Good.”

Employing a style adapted from the Oxford Union debates, each Campbell Debate at Syracuse University allows a gathered audience to consider a question of national, regional or local significance. Two panels comprised of thought leaders will argue for each side, followed by counterpoints and audience questions and comments.

At the conclusion of the debate, the audience will vote on the proposition by walking out one of two doors. The event is open to the public and an open reception will follow.

Arguing the affirmative, that hydrofracking does more harm than good:

• Paul Gallay – President and Hudson Riverkeeper
• Robert Howarth – Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University

Arguing the negative:

• Tim Whitesell – Supervisor, Town of Binghamton; President, New York Association of Towns
• Ed Hinchey – Professional Geologist and Principal Partner at ERM Group