Two separate polls conducted by Quinnipiac University show voters in New York and Ohio have very different opinions of shale gas development, with almost two-thirds of Ohioans saying the economic benefits outweigh any environmental concerns, while nearly half of New Yorkers opposed to drilling.
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Poll Finds Most Ohioans Oppose Higher Severance Taxes
A Harris Interactive poll found that most registered voters in Ohio are opposed to higher severance taxes on oil and natural gas, believing such increases would destroy job creation and harm the economy.

Poll Finds Strong Support for Fracking in North Carolina
A Harris Interactive poll found that 60% of North Carolina voters support the use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in their state, and 74% support the Tar Heel State moving forward with offshore oil and natural gas exploration and production.
NY Poll Shows Flagging Support For Cuomo, State’s Direction
A Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday showed that for the first time, Republican voters in New York State have an unfavorable opinion of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat who took office two years ago and who is at the forefront of the debate over hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
Siena Poll Shows Slight Uptick in Opposition to Fracking in NY
Opposition to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in New York State has grown slightly, according to a Siena College Research Institute poll released Monday.
Polls Show New Yorkers Split on Fracking; DEC May Miss Deadline
Two polls show New Yorkers remain evenly split on the issue of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), but one poll shows opponents of the practice could cause more political damage to Gov. Andrew Cuomo if it ultimately is approved.

Poll: Ohioans Back Severance Taxes, Especially if Income Taxes Cut
A poll shows a majority of Ohio voters support new severance taxes on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and natural gas liquids (NGL), especially if the revenue raised is used to cut state income taxes, an idea proposed by Gov. John Kasich.
U.S. Frack Regs ‘Evolving’ But on ‘Right Track,’ Says Survey
U.S. shale plays are on the right track, regulation-wise, even regarding hydraulic fracturing (fracking), according to oil and natural gas professionals surveyed recently by Deloitte LLP.
Report: Oil, Gas Could Suffer as Climate Changes
More than three-quarters of the world’s oil and gas companies surveyed believe climate change could impact their business: increasing downtime, system failures and safety; but only 19% are taking action, according to an Acclimatise report sponsored by IBM.
Report: Climate Change Imperils Oil and Gas Industry
More than three-quarters of the world’s oil and gas companies surveyed believe climate change could impact their business: increasing downtime, system failures and safety; but only 19% are taking action, according to an Acclimatise report sponsored by IBM.