Fracking Hell !
- 14 June 2011 07:22110166There has been a lot of discussion about 'fracking' in the area surrounding Dover. So what is it and more importantly what effect if any will it have on Dover.
Fracking is where Chemical-laced water and sand are blasted underground to break apart rock and release gas from shale.Apparently it has caused 2 earthquakes near Blackpool where fracking has ceased until further checks are made.
Here's what the Green Party say
"Dover residents should be very concerned about hydraulic fracking in their area. Hydraulic fracking is a mining operation in which a specially blended liquid is pumped down a well and into a rock formation under pressure high enough to cause the formation to crack open, forming passages through which oil can flow into the wellbore
The process can also be used to obtain shale gas. An earthquake in Lancashire on 31st May has been associated with this practice, and has led to a closure of drilling operations
Fracking can contaminate water with methane and hydrocholoric acid and can even lead to tap water igniting if exposed to a naked flame
Although fracking is permitted in the UK it's already banned in South Africa and the French National Assembly's lower house has voted for a ban
"Kent Green Party has objected to this planning proposal. A complete and permanent ban on hydraulic fracking is essential for public safety. It would also be consistent with the Government's claimed pursuit of reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Objections to planning application KCC/DO/0069/2011 may still be sent to:
planning.application@kent.gov.uk
Is this really what Dover wants?Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 14 June 2011 07:48110167Reg has put a post about fracking too on the frontpage. it seems to be a dangerous practice as is said there with the potential to cause earthquakes, and with nasty other side effects for the environment too, like polluting our water and so on.
Also I remember the last earthquake here in Dover...my tower didnt half sway, so no more of those would be a bonus.
This fracking is carried out in an effort to find natural oil and/or gas by essentially pulverising rock.email: dover7@msn.com - 14 June 2011 07:54110168Sorry Paulb I naturally but wrongly assumed Regs post would refer to Camerons plans for the NHS.
I have since read it. Please feel free to delete this thread if you feel its 'doubling up' on the fracking debate.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 14 June 2011 08:01110169Gosh no Marek..you are fine there no worries at all..I didnt intend any kind of admonishment..all fine . As I do everything in a hurry things sometimes might read a bit askew. But no all fine.
besides i wouldnt like to fall foul of your huge female fanbase !!lol
email: dover7@msn.com - 14 June 2011 08:11110171PaulB
That comment made Marites laugh out loud.
I'm still a long way behind you in the female popularity poll recently held by the All Ladies Dover Crown Green Bowling Association ...that put you level pegging with Richard GereMarek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 14 June 2011 08:57110173until recently i had never heard of the practice, the more articles i read on it the more dangerous it sounds.
- 14 June 2011 10:38110178I know there is a fringe opinion in the public against wind-mills that produce electricity, may-be this fracking reality, with all the dangers attached to it, will moderate opinions.Chanters, Drums and Drones Potty Time http://youtu.be/99fMqpjnXYA
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14 June 2011 21:03110263See post 11 on this thread for loads of links relating to fracking
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