Monthly Archives: July 2016
Steel Rusts, Concrete Crumbles – Every Fracking Well Will Eventually Leak
Leaking wells have been a persistent and chronic problem for the oil and gas industry, contaminating land and water with toxic and carcinogenic materials, with the fraction of leaking wells growing as they age, and the worst leakers being “deviated” wells commonly used for fracking. More on leaking wells: https://frack-off.org.uk/mounting-evidence-the-harm-caused-by-fracking/#leaking NOW IS THE TIME TO GET […]
Fatalities amongst oil and gas workers have climbed to the highest level since records began in the US
An oil field in San Juan County, New Mexico erupted in flames on 11th July Monday night, highlighting the continued and increasing dangers of the fracking industry. The fire broke out around 10:15 p.m. Monday at a fracking site owned and operated by WPX Energy, setting off several explosions and temporarily closing the nearby Highway […]
Seismic Surveys – One Step Closer To Fracking!!!
Aurora Energy Resources are trying to carry out 3D seismic surveying. Landowners have already been bullied into allowing these test to take place on their land, as refusing access would result in high court action, sanctioned by the Secretary of State. Click To Enlarge. The survey is being carried out by TESLA Exploration International. The […]
Legal Observer Training Day In Yorkshire – Be Part Of The “Infrastructure Of Resistance”
The East Riding of Yorkshire has become the front-line in the campaign against on-shore gas exploration and extraction. Government guidelines issued to the Police are aimed at preventing lawful and peaceful protest, but it is our right to be able to protest against plans to turn the East Riding of Yorkshire, our back yard, into […]
Companies provide bottled water when they destroy water sources. What happens when you can’t breathe the air?
Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Texas have all recorded massively increased air pollution as a result of fracking, including local concentrations of toxic hydrocarbons fumes as well as region-wide ozone pollution, with residents suffering headaches, sore throats, nosebleeds, dizziness and breathing difficulties https://frack-off.org.uk/mounting-evidence-the-harm-caused-by-fracking/#airMore on air pollution & fracking: Fracking has led to giant compressor stations, […]
5 Key Areas Are At Risk From Fracking Sand Mining In The UK
The fracking industry requires massive volumes of fine sand (silica) that is injected into shale wells along with water and chemical. The sand holds pathways in the shale rock open so that gas can be extracted. In the US sand mining, transportation and handling has caused significant impacts for communities and workers. When silica becomes […]
An Organised Community Is THE Best Defence Against The Fracking Industry
We love street stalls and so do Frack Free York! A stall is a really efficient way of reaching a lot of people and making your presence known. Join Frack Free York on any of the dates below to publicise their demo later this month, collect signatures and inform people about fracking. Frack Free York […]
Residents In Halsall & Formby Oppose Seismic Survey Work
If your area is licensed for fracking the likely next step is a seismic survey. Aurora Energy Resources are trying to carry out 3D seismic surveying. Landowners have already been bullied into allowing these test to take place on their land, as refusing access would result in high court action, sanctioned by the Secretary of […]