fracking in 5
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Presentation of what fracking is, why it's bad, and what you can do about it.TRANSCRIPT
KNOW NOTHING ABOUT
FRACKING?
GO FROM ZERO TO HERO IN 5 MINUTES!
Fracking in 5
What is fracking?
81,898 wells drilled since 2005
Over 15 million Americans live within 1 mile of a
fracking well
456,600
tons
combined
particulates, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, VOCs, sulfur dioxide
BTEX (Benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene, xylene)
MethanolHydrochloric acidNaphthalenePolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
FormaldehydeSodium HydroxideEthylene glycol Glycol ethers
Cancers Neurological disorders Endocrine disruptionBirth defectsRespiratory illnesses Rash HeadachesBloody noseNausea Chronic fatigueEye and throat irritation Bone pain
1 frack = 5 million gallons water avg. (x 18)
250 billion gallons
freshwater used since
2005
360,000 acres land directly destroyed since 2005
100+ million metric tons CO2
equivalent emitted
Fracking climate chaos
Decrease your house and property value!Have the bank “call” your loan!Be unable to get property or mortgage insurance!
Do you want:
Clean air and water?Food free from toxins and radiation?To stay healthy?To move our country to clean energy and
slow down climate change?To keep your property value?To preserve the environment and national
parks?
Just say NO!
USE YOUR CITIZEN SUPERPOWERS
Say NO to frack waste on Ohio River – deadline November 29. Right now!
Sign petitions to ban fracking – Right now!
Stay informed and talk about fracking.
Support clean energy initiatives!
Support local initiatives against fracking, fracking infrastructure and toxic waste disposal
Image Credits
http://www.globalresearch.ca/disinformation-on-natural-gas-pro-fracking-spin-on-public-radio-brought-to-you-by-qatar/5337579ecoswitch.comFort Worth Citizens Against Neighborhood Drilling Ordinance—house with frackinghttp://www.indyweek.com/triangulator/archives/2013/10/08/gasland-part-2-premieres-in-durhamhttp://www.greencupboards.com/blog/2011/08/25/fracking-debate/DeSmogBlog.comecowatch.com http://www.psr-la.org/health-effects-of-chemicals-used-in-fracking/ http://www.trishfortune.com/2013/09/03/3-no-fail-techniques-to-tame-your-chronic-aches-and-pains-1of-3/http://www.crowdfundingblogs.com/is-the-sec-against-crowdfunding-ohio-may-be/http://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/our-programs/fracking/whats-wrong-with-fracking-2/wastewater/?doing_wp_cron=1385397950.2234079837799072265625http://www.123rf.com/photo_10061748_dry-soil-in-arid-areas.html United States Geologic SurveyAmy YoungsShutterstock National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association http://www.vamortgagesinfo.org/2013/04/mic-mortgage-va-refinancing/Benjamin Rasmussen for The Wall Street JournalNew Yorkers Against Fracking
Information Credits
http://www.environmentamerica.org/sites/environment/files/reports/EA_FrackingNumbers_scrn.pdf
http://www.earthworksaction.org/issues/detail/hydraulic_fracturing_101#CHEMICALS
http://www.americanbanker.com/video/why-fracking-is-a-problem-for-banks1063628-1.html