NO Fracking Way New Brunswick

As Albert Einstein said: Insanity; doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Hydraulic fracturing is the high-pressure injection of fracking fluid a mixture of water, sand, and toxic chemicals into the ground to break open and fracture rock formations to release liquid gas.The chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing include substances that are toxic to humans and wildlife. While particular fracking fluid chemical combinations differ based on the company and drilling location, many include toxic substances such as benzene, ethyl benzene, glycol ethers, and  acids to name a few. Many of these chemicals contain arsenic, boron, chromium and many more. Fracking fluids may contain mixtures of hundreds of chemicals agents. Yet, the precise chemical compositions used are secret; drilling companies refuse to disclose the composition of their fracking fluids, citing proprietary interests. The amount of these chemicals used can reach upwards of 50,000 gallons during the fracturing of a single well. The infiltration potential of these fracking fluid chemicals into drinking water supplies is alarming. A large percentage of these chemicals anywhere from 25-80 percent  are often left in the ground and never fully recovered from wells. Hydraulic fracturing potential impact on both water usage and quantity can be significant. A single fracture of one well may require anywhere from 1 to 5 million gallons of water.  A single well can require multiple fractures, some up to 18 times. Where is this water going to come from? With fracking, comes an enormous threat of contamination of residential wells, groundwater aquifers and nearby surface water sources such as rivers and streams. From Virginia to Wyoming, hundreds of documented cases have surfaced regarding water quality and quantity problems in residential wells located near natural gas drilling operations. These reports include incidents of water wells being contaminated during and directly following hydraulic fracturing operations. Gases such as methane and hydrogen sulphide have been reported in drinking water, along with murkiness and discoloration of water. These corporations and government supporters realize that we have an addiction to fossil fuels and consumerism. They say that hydraulic fracking is safe and well controlled. Opponents such as I, say that hydraulic fracking is not safe to our water supplies......most are confused and dont have the education to make an educated choice on the manner; meanwhile, they know that regulations to the fracking process will not be enforced. Nova Scotia has banned hydraulic fracking, and Quebec has put a halt on further fracking?....why is it that people in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and other states have proven that their water wells are contaminated  and these oil/gas companies are saying it is not because of their explorations? Why would we believe oil/gas companies and not believe families living in those situations?...If you want to watch a good documentary on what shale gas exploration does, go rent or google for the documentary named Gas Land and then ask yourself what if this pollutes your water supplies, what would that mean for you, your neighbour, your kids and grandkids..... is it worth risking our health? So if you believe that this possibility could be true, stand up to these guys and say NO to shale gas exploration (text used with permission from the author, Maxime Daigle, Pointe-Sapin, NB.)  PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION and then share this site with your friends!