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Fracking earthquakes

(31 Posts)
Day6 Sat 27-Oct-18 18:49:33

I am another who is very concerned that fracking should not take place. We will have to live with the consequences if it proves to damage planet Earth and us.

BlueBelle Sat 27-Oct-18 18:44:13

I am steadfastly AGAINST fracking this island is too small and not enough is known about the chemicals used getting into the water supply

farview Sat 27-Oct-18 18:42:30

Am also definitely against fracking!!!

GrannyGravy13 Sat 27-Oct-18 18:16:02

I am not in favour of fracking.

MawBroon Sat 27-Oct-18 18:12:34

It can’t be good, can it?
Do we have to wait for a more severe earthquake or sinkholes opening up for those responsible to see sense?

Nandalot Sat 27-Oct-18 17:47:36

There have been two minor earthquakes since Friday at Little Plumpton. Apparently, neither was felt at the surface and the red light system meant fracking was stopped. However, I still feel very uneasy about fracking as I feel not enough is known about the pollution of groundwater and the destabilisation of the land. I cannot understand this rush to empower yet another non renewable energy source. Instead, let’s make sure all new housing has to be built with solar panels, wind energy is subsidised (providing employment, particularly in some of the most struggling areas such as the Humber), and research in alternative energies is funded.