Say NO to Fracking in Durham

I have previously covered the danger of fracking and its impact on Durham County. And although state politicians seem intend on swinging North Carolina's  doors open to this controversial practice, the City of Durham, through its elected representatives, remains opposed.

According to the Herald Sun, City Council has voted unanimously (6-0) to urge the State Legislature to continue banning this practice. This is a bold and necessary step, going beyond what the City has said previously, and should be commended.

Fracking has no place in our communities - it may poison our water, increase likelihood of earthquakes, depress our economy, not to mention a myriad of yet-undiscovered consequences. For a great overview of the hydraulic fracturing technology, commonly known as fracking, and its impact on Durham please read the report prepared by the Durham Environmental Affairs Board on March 23 (embedded below).