Fracking Hell: The Untold Story

An original investigative report by Earth Focus and UK’s Ecologist Film Unit looks at the risks of natural gas development in the Marcellus Shale. From toxic chemicals in drinking water to unregulated interstate dumping of potentially radioactive waste that experts fear can contaminate water supplies in major population centers including New York City, are the…

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Fracking – Unsafe Logo

The beauty of the declaration hazard sign logo is that not only is it a declaration against fracking and its associated processes, but it is also a descriptive acronym, indicating a united campaign against fracking, here in the UK. The Government and fracking industry are happy to take on fragmented opposition and work by divide…

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Why Fracking is BAD News

Fracking is not a benign, friendly form of energy production. It is in fact an Extreme Energy source. As with all extreme energies the headline cost of production is low, but the clean-up costs and potential dangers are extreme and the risks high. Fracking uses highly toxic fluid that gets into the natural water system…

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Hydraulic Fracturing

Hydraulic fracturing (Fracking) is the process of pumping water laden with often toxic chemicals and small particles underground at high pressure to fracture rocks and release gas trapped within. So far 2 EU countries have banned fracking, citing environmental and health concerns. Leakage percentage is high, both of the toxic liquid into the natural water…

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Hydraulic Fracturing 101

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