Facts about Fracking Flashcards
US State that banned fracking + why
New York State because the Public Health Commissioner there found “serious health risks”
Does fracking creates new jobs and boosts the economy ?
Despite early promises, job creation is limited to four jobs per well on average.
Fracking company
Cuadrilla
Birthplace of fracking
Denton, Texas
Is fracking still allowed in Denton ?
No the town has now banned fracking following a referendum.
Places with bans and moratoriums
Scotland, France, the Netherlands, large parts of Canada and the US.
Biggest environnmental risk with fracking
groundwater contamination
What is the “Grandmothers Against Fracking” ?
a group of grandmothers have got together to oppose fracking in Lancashire and occupied a fracking site
Why is Cameron for fracking ?
Cameron claims it will reduce dependence on foreign gas imports
