Sustainability Pioneers' film, "It Takes a Village," highlights the power of community. Filmmaker Kirsi Jansa visits Butler,

Sustainability Pioneers' film, "It Takes a Village," highlights the power of community. Filmmaker Kirsi Jansa visits Butler, Pennsylvania, and Balcombe, UK, where residents are envisioning alternative futures amidst ongoing fossil fuel development.

Environmental lawyer Josh Roberts from Client Earth explains community power as a renewable energy system designed to benefit the broadest population. Support this vision by making a tax-deductible donation to Sustainability Pioneers.

This infographic and animation tracks cumulative natural gas wells drilled in Pennsylvania from January 2005 to April 2012, highlighting the state's transition from conventional vertical to

This infographic and animation tracks cumulative natural gas wells drilled in Pennsylvania from January 2005 to April 2012, highlighting the state's transition from conventional vertical to horizontal drilling.

Horizontal wells, primarily in the Marcellus, Utica, and Geneseo/Burket shale formations, increased significantly. Concurrently, less productive vertical wells declined, resulting in an overall decrease in new well counts.

For a comprehensive analysis, read the full Today in Energy article here.

In "Promised Land," Matt Damon stars as Steve Butler, a corporate salesman, who, with partner Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), targets a rural town for his company's expansion. Their mission

In "Promised Land," Matt Damon stars as Steve Butler, a corporate salesman, who, with partner Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), targets a rural town for his company's expansion. Their mission involves securing drilling rights, bringing them into conflict with the local community.

The film explores the tension between big business interests and small-town values, specifically focusing on the controversial practice of fracking in rural America.

Pace University law professor Elizabeth Burleson discussed the risks of hydraulic fracturing with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck on June 20.

Bloomberg reported on this conversation on June

Pace University law professor Elizabeth Burleson discussed the risks of hydraulic fracturing with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck on June 20.

Bloomberg reported on this conversation on June 21.

Josh Fox's 2010 documentary, GASLAND, won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes. It addresses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a highly contentious and high-risk energy

Josh Fox's 2010 documentary, GASLAND, won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes. It addresses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a highly contentious and high-risk energy alternative.

The American Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) criticizes the film, arguing that Gasland is "flawed" in this video.

To form your own informed opinion, consider a wide range of sustainability voices, especially citizens experiencing fracking firsthand in their communities.

"My Water's On Fire Tonight" is a collaboration between Studio 20 NYU and ProPublica.org. This

"My Water's On Fire Tonight" is a collaboration between Studio 20 NYU and ProPublica.org. This song is based on ProPublica's investigation into hydraulic fractured gas drilling, which can be read here.

Music was composed by David Holmes and Andrew Bean. David Holmes and Niel Bekker provided vocals and lyrics, while Adam Sakellarides and Lisa Rucker handled animation.