Fracking’s Conundrum: How to Dispose of Millions of Gallons of Radioactive Waste Water?

Fracking’s Conundrum: How to Dispose of Millions of Gallons of Radioactive Waste Water?

As the debate on fracking heats up in the UK, politicians are keen to point out that the process is safe. The influential Conservative MP Peter Lilley appeared on TV the other night and arrogantly dismissed any concerns with fracking. “Any problems with the environment, safety and health can be satisfactorily managed”, he told the audience.

Californians Submit 100,000 Public Comments Opposing Gov. Brown’s Dangerous Fracking Regulations

Sacramento, CA – In the wake of the driest recorded year in California’s history, concerned Californians submitted more than 100,000 public comments today denouncing Governor Brown’s proposed fracking regulations and urged him to ban the water-intensive drilling activity. At today’s event, Californians Against Fracking delivered boxes filled with tens of thousands of public comments to DOGGR while chanting, “Climate leaders don’t … Read More

Scientific Research Reveals Fracking is Bad for Babies

Scientific Research Reveals Fracking is Bad for Babies

It maybe early in a new year, but already new research has been published which raises serious health concerns about fracking. What is most worrying about this research is that it shows that the controversial drilling technique could be impacting the most-at-risk in our society: new born babies.

Pro-fracking letter to Governor Brown has oily taste to it

Pro-fracking letter to Governor Brown has oily taste to it

The letter, with 21 signatories, suggests that fracking can be done safely with proper regulation, and that the economic benefits of fracking up California outweigh the inherent risks to the environment of the extraction practice. But even a very quick analysis of the signatories and the arguments they put forward will show another story. In short, this letter from scientists was made possible by the oil industry.

Time to #UnFrackCal – Californians say no to fracking

Time to #UnFrackCal – Californians say no to fracking

Last night, dozens of concerned Californians descended on the Oakland convention center for a “scoping meeting” regarding the California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources “environmental impact report” process that is kicking off to study the impacts of fracking in the state.