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Facts about Fracking Flashcards

1
Q

US State that banned fracking + why

A

New York State because the Public Health Commissioner there found “serious health risks”

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Does fracking creates new jobs and boosts the economy ?

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Despite early promises, job creation is limited to four jobs per well on average.

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Fracking company

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Cuadrilla

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Birthplace of fracking

A

Denton, Texas

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Is fracking still allowed in Denton ?

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No the town has now banned fracking following a referendum.

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Places with bans and moratoriums

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Scotland, France, the Netherlands, large parts of Canada and the US.

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Biggest environnmental risk with fracking

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groundwater contamination

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What is the “Grandmothers Against Fracking” ?

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a group of grandmothers have got together to oppose fracking in Lancashire and occupied a fracking site

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Why is Cameron for fracking ?

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Cameron claims it will reduce dependence on foreign gas imports

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