Post Star: Even if natural gas wells are never drilled in the Glens Falls region, the process of hydraulic fracturing is going to have an impact on our economy, politics and environment.
The process of extracting natural gas from deep rock formations using high-pressure water containing sand and chemicals is considered a bane to the environment by many.
Many more believe it is the best hope for reducing greenhouse gases and saving the planet from disastrous climate change.
Some politically minded supporters...