To our supporters, we would urge you and your friends to sign this petition against Fracking in Ireland. This is set to be the next large scale threat to our Environment, should it be allowed anywhere on this island. The League have alerted the Public to the fact that Coillte Public forest lands could be used to facilitate Fracking, by a process called Way Leave, whereby Coillte can allow private bodies onto these Public lands to prospect for energy bypassing local communities and their right to be consulted. This has become even more of a threat, now that the government has merged Coillte with Bord na Mona creating a super energy company. Andrew St. ledger P.R.O. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Afri Date: Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 3:21 PM Subject: We Need To Act Fast: Ban Fracking On The Island Of Ireland To: stledgerwood@gmail Demand a fracking ban on the island of Ireland by signing and sharing our petition now View this email in your browser Dear friends, The island of Ireland is one of the greenest places on the planet but global energy corporations want to put an end to this. The fracking industry have big plans for both sides of the border and we need to act fast to stop them. We cant sit back and let our land and water be destroyed by those who promise us the earth while destroying it in the process. Despite huge opposition, fracking work has commenced in scenic County Fermanagh and plans are in place for nearby Leitrim. Other areas under threat include the Antrim, Down, Derry, Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork and Kerry. Demand a fracking ban on the island of Ireland by signing and sharing our petition now. Each time someone signs it, key politicians will get an email urging them to act. Sign here or read on: https://change.org/petitions/ban-fracking-on-the-island-of-ireland Fracking promises an abundance of jobs and energy but at what cost? Fracking or hydraulic fracturing involves drilling down and injecting toxic chemicals into the earth at high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas. Studies show that fracking contaminates drinking water, affects air quality, and disrupts fish, farming, wildlife and tourism. It has also been linked to tremors and earthquakes in England, the U.S and elsewhere. The French government have described it as a massacre on the landscape. All around the world citizens and governments are waking up to the destruction and dangers it poses. Fracking is now banned in France and in the state of New York, and Germany looks set to follow. We need to come together and demand leaders in Belfast, Dublin and London do the same. Sign and share the petition now Everyone agrees that the island of Ireland urgently needs jobs, investment and new sources of energy. What we need is a sensible long-term plan that makes both parts of the island global leaders in eco-tourism and green food and energy. That way we can create real and sustainable jobs that dont cost the earth. We already have huge momentum. Leitrim, Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon and Sligo County Councils have all passed motions calling for a ban, as has Omagh and Fermanagh District Council. Their opposition to fracking is shared by well known figures including Paul McCartney, Robert Redford, Matt Damon, Adrian Dunbar, Yoko Ono and Alec Baldwin. Northern Ireland Environment Minister Mark Durkan and Alex White, the Irish Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, both say that further studies are needed before fracking can begin in full force. However, companies like Canadian multinational Tamboran resources, have already begun preparatory work in Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh and campaigners suspect that global energy lobbyists could get their way when it comes to influencing new studies and legislation. Our ancestors knew to protect the land for future generations and we must do the same. Let us unite together, protect our beautiful island, and build a prosperous future for all. Together we can win. Joe, Lisa and all at Afri ________________________ Sign and share the petition now Media links Friends Of The Earth Warn Over Fracking In Northern Ireland: belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/environment/friends-of-the-earth-warn-over-fracking-in-northern-ireland-29904048.html Leitrim Councillors Condemn Tamboran Resources:rte.ie/news/2014/0731/634288-fracking/ No fracking pledge by Fermanagh’s biggest landowner: fermanaghherald/2013/10/no-fracking-pledge-by-fermanaghs-biggest-landowner/#sthash.HN8IJWht.dpuf EPA officlal links fracking to water issues: washingtonpost/politics/epa-official-links-fracking-and-drinking-water-issues-in-dimock-pa/2013/07/29/7d8b34b2-f8a1-11e2-afc1-c850c6ee5af8_story.html Germany bans fracking until at least 2021: theaustralian.au/business/wall-street-journal/germany-bans-fracking-till-2021/story-fnay3ubk-1226979613342?nk=129c02e9cb3c4b08d15ac04f015e88b7 France Upholds Ban On Fracking: nytimes/2013/10/12/business/international/france-upholds-fracking-ban.html?_r=0 New York Times Expose on Fracking Offers Lessons: switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/egoldstein/new_york_times_expose_on_frack.html Two Thirds of Britons Favour Wind Over Fracking: positivenews.org.uk/2014/environment/renewable_energy/15778/two-thirds-britons-favour-wind-power-fracking/ _______________________________________________ Fracking information Greenpeace - Fracking: greenpeace.org/usa/en/campaigns/global-warming-and-energy/The-Problem/fracking/ Dangers of Fracking: dangersoffracking No To Fracking: nofracking Earth Justice -Resources: earthjustice.org/features/campaigns/fracking-across-the-united-states Environment America report: environmentamerica.org/sites/environment/files/reports/EA_FrackingNumbers_scrn.pdf _______________________________________________ Video / film Video - Presentation by Dr Mariann Lloyd-Smith, Senior Adviser to the National Toxics Network and IPEN - Dublin, 24th May 2013: https://youtube/watch?v=mf6i54znf6s Video - Clare Fracking Concern short documentary: https://youtube/watch?v=qpzSmwIwK6Q Video - The Future of Fracking in Ireland (Letrim focus): https://youtube/watch?v=S10eRf8pYz4 Video - BBC Journalist Greg Palast Speaks at No Fracking Ireland Event: https://youtube/watch?v=RXyN0InzCdw Video - Talk by Leah Doherty, No Fracking Ireland: https://youtube/watch?v=yu7ip8hei-E Film - Gasland: vimeo/70442569 Film - Fracking Hell (18 mins): https://youtube/watch?v=dEB_Wwe-uBM _______________________________________________ Key contacts Comprehensive list of email addresses for MLAs, TDs, MEPs, Councillors frackingfreeireland.org/contact/contact-irish-politicians/ Dublin Alex White TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and and Natural Resources Tel: +353 (0)1 618 3972 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AlexWhiteTD Belfast Mark Durkan MLA, Minister of the Environment Tel: +44 (0) 28 7136 5516 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @markhdurkan _______________________________________________ Companies involved Tamboran resources:tamboran Lough Allen Natural Gas Co (Finvara Wind Energy): finavera Enegi Oil: enegioil _______________________________________________ Anti-Fracking Groups Fracking Free Ireland: frackingfreeireland.org No To Fracking Northern Ireland: notofracking Fracking Free Clare: frackingfreeclare.org Love Letrim: loveleitrim.org/category/fracking/ Fermanagh Fracking Awareness Group: frackaware/wordpress/ Not For Shale N.I: notforshale Good Energies Ireland Alliance: goodenergiesalliance/fracking-areas/ Copyright © 2014 Afri, All rights reserved. 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