In January 2013, Don’t Frack PEI was formed to address the concerns of Prince Edward Islanders about the prospect of Hydraulic Fracturing (fracking) coming to our Island. Following our second meeting, the unanimous consensus was to press ahead with a number … Continue reading
The Prince Edward Island Water Act, released today as a first reading in the legislature, includes a prohibition on hydraulic fracturing. We need time to study the exact implications of the legislation, which can be seen here: www.princeedwardisland.ca/wateract One of … Continue reading
Matt McCarville, steering committee member of Don’t Frack PEI, has an article in The Guardian (Charlottetown) re-stating the need for, and benefits of, transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050. The PEI Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Energy recommends “that … Continue reading
The draft of the new PEI Water Act is due to be released any time soon. Don’t Frack PEI expects a ban on high-volume hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to be included in the act due to the overwhelming number of groups … Continue reading
There surely can no longer be any doubt that hydraulic fracturing causes unacceptable damage to human and environmental health, to our plans to combat climate change, and to the social fabric of all communities in which it takes place. Here … Continue reading
Don’t Frack PEI, Holland College Green Machine and Cinema Politica Charlottetown present the documentary “Nowhere Else to Go” on Tuesday, May 17th at 7 p.m., in Room 21W, next to MacKinnon Lecture Theatre at Holland College, (Kent St entrance) in … Continue reading
CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER Don’t Frack PEI, Holland College Green Machine and Cinema Politica Charlottetown present the documentary “Nowhere Else to Go” on Tuesday, March 29th at 7 p.m., in Room 21W, next to MacKinnon Lecture Theatre at Holland … Continue reading
On Thursday November 5th, two members of Don’t Frack PEI presented to the Water Act committee of the Environmental Advisory Council. This committee is making recommendations to the Prince Edward Island government concerning the development of a Water Act. The … Continue reading
Eliza Knockwood and Andrew Lush of Don’t Frack PEI will be making a presentation to one of the public Water Act Consultation meetings. The meeting is at the Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown, on Thursday November 5th, starting at … Continue reading
As the PEI government has not yet placed a moratorium on fracking, and as the Premier stated that fracking will be covered by the proposed Water Act, Don’t Frack PEI will be making a presentation at one of the upcoming … Continue reading
We have more T-shirts available, and some toques too. The T-shirts are $20 and range in size from small to 2XL. The hats are $12, are available in black or red, and say “Don’t Frack Our Water”. The hats were … Continue reading
At the Party Leaders’ Forum on the Environment, we got to hear the positions of all four parties on fracking. This short video clip speaks for itself. The party leaders, in order of speaking, represent the Green, NDP, PC, and … Continue reading
On April 21st, all four provincial party leaders will be asked questions on environmental issues at the Party Leaders’ Forum on the Environment. Don’t Frack PEI submitted a question, which has been accepted, and will be asked to all party … Continue reading
Prince Edward Island has just lost a veteran campaigner for the environment. Muriel Siemers, who made her home in Stratford, passed away on Sunday. Muriel had recently brought her indomitable spirit and her wealth of knowledge to the task of … Continue reading
Jim Emberger gave a hugely informative talk at the first AGM of Don’t Frack PEI. With facts and figures from the industry, government bodies, and scientists, Mr. Emberger comprehensively overturned the myths that fracking is safe, is good for job … Continue reading
Jim Emberger, spokesperson for the New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance, will be giving a talk at the AGM of Don’t Frack PEI on Monday February 23rd. Jim gave 27 talks across New Brunswick in the spring, as part of the … Continue reading
Don’t Frack PEI is presenting an information session Monday, January 19th, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Souris Ski Lodge, Route 305, Souris. The session is open to all who have an interest in learning more about, and taking … Continue reading
Our AGM, which was to be held on November 27th, has been postponed due to an illness. We will let you know as soon as we have rescheduled the meeting.
The first reading of the bill on the Nova Scotia fracking ban was tabled today, and here are the highlights: No person shall engage in high-volume hydraulic fracturing in shale formations unless exempted by the regulations for the purpose of … Continue reading
Two of us from Don’t Frack PEI went to a public presentation and consultation in Amherst yesterday – me (Andrew Lush) and Muriel Siemers. It was one of a number of Q&A sessions being organized by the Nova Scotia Hydraulic Fracturing … Continue reading