Comments for No Fracking UK http://nofrackinguk.com Calling for a Moratorium on Fracking Throughout the UK Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:46:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Please help us stop Fracking in the UK by Tommy Noon, Radio broadcaster Widnes http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-82 Tommy Noon, Radio broadcaster Widnes Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:46:05 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-82 This must stop ASAP. there are no guarantees of the possible outcome of this work only profit for the company who drilling and the government.. This must stop ASAP. there are no guarantees of the possible outcome of this work only profit for the company who drilling and the government..

]]> Comment on Please help us stop Fracking in the UK by Gordon McFadyen http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-81 Gordon McFadyen Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:53:29 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-81 Quite simply, fracking is not a safe process and the real danger is to ground water. However, those against it are up against the combined corrupt power of big business and government self interest. My sister lives in rural Alberta and her well water has been polluted by methane and other chemicals, some of which are synthetic and do not occur naturally. It is polluted to the extent that when a match is applied to it, the water ignites in flames and physical contact with the water. She protested but in Canada the process is so corrupt that it is difficult to comprehend. The company which is charged with investigating such problems is also the company that actually undertakes the fracking process and therefore stands to gain from the exploitation of the shale gas. They ruled against her stating that the contamination was "natural" and a result of her poor well maintenance. They failed to explain the presence of the synthetic chemicals used in the fracking process. The result is that her farm is valueless and she receives no compensation. Rather than deal with this a s a domestic concern for my sister we should consider what the effect of similar contamination would be in Britain of such groundwater contamination. Areas proposed for development include Kent, an area which is currently in drought and which relies heavily on ground water for its drinking supplies. Should this become contaminated the effect of a significant population and the potential cost of correction could become enormous. Who would pay? The energy company or the mug taxpayers? Quite simply, fracking is not a safe process and the real danger is to ground water. However, those against it are up against the combined corrupt power of big business and government self interest.

My sister lives in rural Alberta and her well water has been polluted by methane and other chemicals, some of which are synthetic and do not occur naturally. It is polluted to the extent that when a match is applied to it, the water ignites in flames and physical contact with the water.

She protested but in Canada the process is so corrupt that it is difficult to comprehend. The company which is charged with investigating such problems is also the company that actually undertakes the fracking process and therefore stands to gain from the exploitation of the shale gas. They ruled against her stating that the contamination was “natural” and a result of her poor well maintenance. They failed to explain the presence of the synthetic chemicals used in the fracking process. The result is that her farm is valueless and she receives no compensation.

Rather than deal with this a s a domestic concern for my sister we should consider what the effect of similar contamination would be in Britain of such groundwater contamination. Areas proposed for development include Kent, an area which is currently in drought and which relies heavily on ground water for its drinking supplies. Should this become contaminated the effect of a significant population and the potential cost of correction could become enormous. Who would pay? The energy company or the mug taxpayers?

]]> Comment on Please help us stop Fracking in the UK by Yorkybar http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-69 Yorkybar Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:11:29 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-69 Nature has given us a fantastic resource we can use. Shale gas will give us the time to develop proper low carbon technologies (nuclear fusion, hydrogen cells)not expensive inefficient wind mills. Nature has given us a fantastic resource we can use. Shale gas will give us the time to develop proper low carbon technologies (nuclear fusion, hydrogen cells)not expensive inefficient wind mills.

]]> Comment on Wow! Bristol anti-Fracking pro… by a http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=264#comment-49 a Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:41:27 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=264#comment-49 In a publically released report following a parliamentary inquiry, on 23 May 2011, the UK Government has supported on-going shale gas drilling in UK. The report, which can be accessed at the UK Parliament’s website (www.parliament.uk/eccpublications) included the following findings or recommendations: 1 Safety The inquiry found no evidence that the hydraulic fracturing process, known as “fracking”, poses a direct threat to underground water aquifers provided the drilling well is constructed properly. The committee concluded that, on balance, a moratorium in the UK is not justified or necessary at present. The MP’s nevertheless urged the Department of Energy and Climate Change to monitor drilling activity extremely closely in its early stages in order to assess its impact on air and water quality. 2 Energy Security The inquiry concluded that shale gas could reduce the UK’s dependence on imported gas, but is unlikely to have dramatic effect on domestic gas prices. 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions The report noted that whilst greenhouse gas emissions from gas are lower than from coal but are still higher than many low-carbon technologies. It also noted however that gas would not be sufficient to meet long-term emissions reduction targets and avoid the worst effects of global climate change. In a publically released report following a parliamentary inquiry, on 23 May 2011, the UK
Government has supported on-going shale gas drilling in UK. The report, which can be
accessed at the UK Parliament’s website (www.parliament.uk/eccpublications) included the
following findings or recommendations:
1 Safety
The inquiry found no evidence that the hydraulic fracturing process, known as
“fracking”, poses a direct threat to underground water aquifers provided the drilling
well is constructed properly. The committee concluded that, on balance, a moratorium
in the UK is not justified or necessary at present. The MP’s nevertheless urged the
Department of Energy and Climate Change to monitor drilling activity extremely
closely in its early stages in order to assess its impact on air and water quality.
2 Energy Security
The inquiry concluded that shale gas could reduce the UK’s dependence on imported
gas, but is unlikely to have dramatic effect on domestic gas prices.
3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The report noted that whilst greenhouse gas emissions from gas are lower than from
coal but are still higher than many low-carbon technologies. It also noted however that
gas would not be sufficient to meet long-term emissions reduction targets and avoid
the worst effects of global climate change.

]]> Comment on Please help us stop Fracking in the UK by a http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-48 a Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:41:03 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-48 In a publically released report following a parliamentary inquiry, on 23 May 2011, the UK Government has supported on-going shale gas drilling in UK. The report, which can be accessed at the UK Parliament’s website (www.parliament.uk/eccpublications) included the following findings or recommendations: 1 Safety The inquiry found no evidence that the hydraulic fracturing process, known as “fracking”, poses a direct threat to underground water aquifers provided the drilling well is constructed properly. The committee concluded that, on balance, a moratorium in the UK is not justified or necessary at present. The MP’s nevertheless urged the Department of Energy and Climate Change to monitor drilling activity extremely closely in its early stages in order to assess its impact on air and water quality. 2 Energy Security The inquiry concluded that shale gas could reduce the UK’s dependence on imported gas, but is unlikely to have dramatic effect on domestic gas prices. 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions The report noted that whilst greenhouse gas emissions from gas are lower than from coal but are still higher than many low-carbon technologies. It also noted however that gas would not be sufficient to meet long-term emissions reduction targets and avoid the worst effects of global climate change. In a publically released report following a parliamentary inquiry, on 23 May 2011, the UK
Government has supported on-going shale gas drilling in UK. The report, which can be
accessed at the UK Parliament’s website (www.parliament.uk/eccpublications) included the
following findings or recommendations:
1 Safety
The inquiry found no evidence that the hydraulic fracturing process, known as
“fracking”, poses a direct threat to underground water aquifers provided the drilling
well is constructed properly. The committee concluded that, on balance, a moratorium
in the UK is not justified or necessary at present. The MP’s nevertheless urged the
Department of Energy and Climate Change to monitor drilling activity extremely
closely in its early stages in order to assess its impact on air and water quality.
2 Energy Security
The inquiry concluded that shale gas could reduce the UK’s dependence on imported
gas, but is unlikely to have dramatic effect on domestic gas prices.
3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The report noted that whilst greenhouse gas emissions from gas are lower than from
coal but are still higher than many low-carbon technologies. It also noted however that
gas would not be sufficient to meet long-term emissions reduction targets and avoid
the worst effects of global climate change.

]]> Comment on UK shadow energy minister demands investigation into fracking by a http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=289#comment-47 a Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:22:45 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=289#comment-47 In a publically released report following a parliamentary inquiry, on 23 May 2011, the UK Government has supported on-going shale gas drilling in UK. The report, which can be accessed at the UK Parliament’s website (www.parliament.uk/eccpublications) included the following findings or recommendations: 1 Safety The inquiry found no evidence that the hydraulic fracturing process, known as “fracking”, poses a direct threat to underground water aquifers provided the drilling well is constructed properly. The committee concluded that, on balance, a moratorium in the UK is not justified or necessary at present. The MP’s nevertheless urged the Department of Energy and Climate Change to monitor drilling activity extremely closely in its early stages in order to assess its impact on air and water quality. 2 Energy Security The inquiry concluded that shale gas could reduce the UK’s dependence on imported gas, but is unlikely to have dramatic effect on domestic gas prices. 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions The report noted that whilst greenhouse gas emissions from gas are lower than from coal but are still higher than many low-carbon technologies. It also noted however that gas would not be sufficient to meet long-term emissions reduction targets and avoid the worst effects of global climate change. In a publically released report following a parliamentary inquiry, on 23 May 2011, the UK
Government has supported on-going shale gas drilling in UK. The report, which can be
accessed at the UK Parliament’s website (www.parliament.uk/eccpublications) included the
following findings or recommendations:
1 Safety
The inquiry found no evidence that the hydraulic fracturing process, known as
“fracking”, poses a direct threat to underground water aquifers provided the drilling
well is constructed properly. The committee concluded that, on balance, a moratorium
in the UK is not justified or necessary at present. The MP’s nevertheless urged the
Department of Energy and Climate Change to monitor drilling activity extremely
closely in its early stages in order to assess its impact on air and water quality.
2 Energy Security
The inquiry concluded that shale gas could reduce the UK’s dependence on imported
gas, but is unlikely to have dramatic effect on domestic gas prices.
3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The report noted that whilst greenhouse gas emissions from gas are lower than from
coal but are still higher than many low-carbon technologies. It also noted however that
gas would not be sufficient to meet long-term emissions reduction targets and avoid
the worst effects of global climate change.

]]> Comment on Please help us stop Fracking in the UK by James Harris http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-45 James Harris Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:06:23 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=10#comment-45 Fracking must be stopped worldwide... do a search for gasland it's shocking..... hemp is the only fuel we need Fracking must be stopped worldwide… do a search for gasland it’s shocking….. hemp is the only fuel we need

]]> Comment on The Mendips face fracking fight! by Maria Clarke http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=140#comment-42 Maria Clarke Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:10:44 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=140#comment-42 I live near the Mendips also and im looking to get a campaign organised, I've started here http://www.causes.com/causes/646571-stop-fracking-in-the-mendips/about if anyone is interested. We should get active about this. I live near the Mendips also and im looking to get a campaign organised, I’ve started here http://www.causes.com/causes/646571-stop-fracking-in-the-mendips/about if anyone is interested. We should get active about this.

]]> Comment on Wow! Bristol anti-Fracking pro… by Toni Cardinali http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=264#comment-38 Toni Cardinali Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:15:31 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=264#comment-38 I'm the MK Greens webmaster, pls see our story of 12th December (and others). If you can help us campaign against fracking, please get in touch. I’m the MK Greens webmaster, pls see our story of 12th December (and others). If you can help us campaign against fracking, please get in touch.

]]> Comment on BBC’s Countryfile investigation on fracking, criticized by jim miller http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=277#comment-37 jim miller Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:44:59 +0000 http://nofrackinguk.com/?p=277#comment-37 My blog nofrackingonthewirralpeninsula.blogspot.com has had 643 pageviews since 16th November 2011 to 60 posts from around the world sharing people's experience of hydraulic fracturing My blog nofrackingonthewirralpeninsula.blogspot.com has had 643 pageviews since 16th November 2011 to 60 posts from around the world sharing people’s experience of hydraulic fracturing

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