The Daily Gleaner May 11, 2018 Letters to the editor GOOD JOB WE DIDN’T FRACK It goes without saying that thoughts and prayers go out at this time to all New Brunswickers affected by the recent flooding. We can definitely … Continue reading
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
The New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance has been continually active since the threat of fracking started in NB, and we have been supporting their efforts. Here is their latest report, including links to other recent national and international fracking news: … Continue reading
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that hydraulic fracturing, the oil and gas extraction technique also known as fracking, has contaminated drinking water in some circumstances, according to the final version of a comprehensive study first issued in 2015. … Continue reading
Ten years after Nova Scotia enticed Triangle Petroleum to experiment with hydraulic fracturing for shale gas in Kennetcook, Hants County, it’s the province that is cleaning up the mess it left behind. This summer the oil company filed for bankruptcy … Continue reading
Majority governments on PEI have not served the environment well. Studies are done, reports are commissioned, presentations are made, recommendations come from standing committees, and the majority government of the day can take or leave them as it pleases. There … Continue reading
July 13th in Hunter River, and August 10th in Charlottetown, our MPs are hosting riding-level public consultations on climate change. This has been co-organized by The Environmental Coalition of PEI, and will give Islanders a chance to voice their concerns, … Continue reading
Thousands of oil and gas industry wastewater spills in North Dakota have caused “widespread” contamination from radioactive materials, heavy metals and corrosive salts, putting the health of people and wildlife at risk, researchers from Duke University concluded in a newly … 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
The latest news release from the New Brunswick Anti-Shale Gas Alliance highlights fracking, methane, and climate change. Among other facts, the article contains information on an EPA study that finds methane leaks to be way higher than previously thought, but … Continue reading
Cabot Oil & Gas in Pennsylvania has been ordered by the US District Court to pay $4.2m for negligence and contaminating water wells, and causing significant harm to the eight plaintiffs, in a case which was originally highlighted by Josh … 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
The NB Commission on Hydraulic Fracturing has just produced their report, and it is pretty good. The report can be found here: https://www.nbchf-cnbfh.ca/documents Here are some of their enlightened findings: “The Government of New Brunswick must move from project-specific consultation … Continue reading
There will be a Blue Drinks networking event at Upstreet Craft Brewery in Charlottetown on March 9th, at 6pm. The event will be an informal networking session for those interested in, studying, or working on water issues on PEI. We will also discuss … Continue reading
A peer reviewed study finds that “[fracking] operations may result in increased erosion and sedimentation,” as well as “increased risk to aquatic ecosystems from chemical spills or runoff, habitat fragmentation, loss of stream riparian zones, altered biogeochemical cycling, and reduction … Continue reading
Dr. John Cherry is one of Canada’s top experts on the impact of hydrofracking on the environment. In this CBC interview, he clearly explains how fracking is a big experiment, the science to justify it doesn’t exist, and our drinking … Continue reading