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The politics of fracking the Everglades

I’m glad to see that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was in South Florida to share his vision for Everglades restoration. Although the proposed Lake Okeechobee reservoir project would be built miles from us in the Florida Keys, its positive impact to our water resources would be enormous. The intricate springs, aquifers, lakes, rivers and canals are all interconnected. But I take umbrage at the fact that Zinke is simultaneously pushing oil and gas drilling in Florida when it clearly goes against the spirit of protecting our water.

http://keysnews.com/article/story/the-politics-of-fracking-the-everglades-2/

Traditional owners demand NT fracking ban

Traditional owners from across the Northern Territory have called on the government to take action against fracking and ban onshore gas in 2018.

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/11/20/traditional-owners-demand-nt-fracking-ban

Why the fracking fight in Kirby Misperton rumbles on

It was a village that was at one time known only for its proximity to the Flamingo Land theme park. But for months now, Kirby Misperton has become synonymous with the divisive world of fracking.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-41864886

Anti-Frackers Face Increasing Police Violence

ANTI-FRACKING protesters are facing rising aggression and violence from police with incidents of campaigners being knocked unconscious and pushed into speeding traffic, a damning report published today claims.

https://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-0004-Anti-frackers-face-increasing-police-violence#.WhLmO9KWa1s

Environmental leader calls Keystone Pipeline spill a “wake-up call” for fracking in Florida

In the wake of the 210,000-gallon oil spill that occurred outside Amherst, S.D. Thursday, environmentalists in Florida are sounding the alarm over the potential hazards of oil and gas drilling and transport.

https://www.cltampa.com/news-views/environment/article/20983308/environmental-leader-calls-keystone-pipeline-spill-a-wakeup-call-for-fracking-in-florida

Jerry Brown needs a better answer on fracking

The California governor has been a breath of fresh air at the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany. As Trump administration officials have been roaming the halls selling coal as a viable climate solution and encountering protesters at every turn, Brown has been promoting his state’s impressive carbon emissions reductions and huge scale-up in renewable energy. “We can’t just wait for our national leaders—we need to take action together,” Brown said to applause.

https://newrepublic.com/minutes/145841/jerry-brown-needs-better-answer-fracking

Richmond County bans fracking

WARSAW – Richmond County is the first community to ban fracking in the Rappahannock River watershed, a move which environmental advocates are calling a big win for water quality on the Northern Neck.

http://fredericksburg.today/2017/11/13/richmond-county-bans-fracking/

Richmond County bans fracking

http://fredericksburg.today/2017/11/13/richmond-county-bans-fracking/

Naples lawmaker sees uphill climb for fracking ban bill in Florida Legislature in 2018

A bill to ban all forms of fracking in Florida faces an uphill climb in the state Legislature next year, a Naples lawmaker said Thursday. “Frankly, I’m not sure that bill is going to go anywhere,” said state Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples.

http://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/environment/2017/11/09/naples-lawmaker-sees-uphill-climb-fracking-ban-bill-florida-legislature-2018/847391001/

Anti-fracking activist ticketed for beaming skull and crossbones onto Boulder courthouse

An activist associated with the group Boulder County Protectors was cited by police Tuesday night for projecting the image of a skull and crossbones along with the words “Ban Fracking!” onto the exterior wall of the old courthouse off the Pearl Street Mall.

http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_31439720/boulder-county-protectors-light-projection