Recent Fracking News
Monday, January 30, 2012 at 2:00PM http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jan/25/state-approves-two-new-gasoil-wells-in-t/?nw
Monday, January 30, 2012 at 1:42PM Many 99 percenters (and I imagine many of the wealthy, too) have begun to make their voices heard. Witness the bans and moratoriums on fracking implemented by different states and communities across the country. Witness the recent shutdown by the state of Ohio of five "fracking" wells around Youngstown after a series of earthquakes. Witness the recent polling data indicating that 72 percent of Ohioans think that fracking should be halted (Reuters, Jan 19, 2012). Witness the grassroots opposition by Athens' residents and organizations who want a moratorium on fracking because evidence of its ill effects cannot be ignored.
Some supporters of fracking demonize fracking opponents as "environmental extremists," "anti-Ohio" and "anti-jobs." Many of our critics belong to the 1 percenters; others are certain politicians. Some live among the 99 percenters, hoping to cash in on the boom. But extremists, anti-Ohio and anti-jobs we are not. We are simply acting as responsible stewards of our environment and protectors of our health and quality of life. Many fracking opponents are not against oil and gas exploration/extraction so long as best practices and strong, enforceable regulations are put into place to protect the environment and public health. In the absence of such regulations, fracking cannot be allowed. Athenians, stand strong and continue to make your voices heard — No Fracking!
Jim Montgomery
Rosewood Drive
Athens
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