This time of year, across the Allegheny National Forest in Northwest Pennsylvania, the white pine, maple, chestnut and black cherry trees scattered within the tall, hilly landscape turn deeper colors of orange and yellow. To an unassuming eye, visitors of the forest may never know that numerous oil and gas wells are quietly and continually pumping out the resource.
We have the cleanest streams in our area. In the United States, within our borders, we can produce energy cleaner than they can in other countries. And if you're an environmentalist, that should be important," Martin continued. "We should produce it here.