Global Frackdown

Global Frackdown: World protests shale gas production

News | 19.10.2013 | 17:38

Thousands of people worldwide are expected to join the Global Frackdown protest on October 19. ‘Fracktivists’ from over 20 countries will gather to demand an end to fracking and “dangerous” shale gas drillings. Follow RT's LIVE UPDATES. Numerous events are scheduled to take place mainly across the US and Europe with some rallies already having kicked off in the UK, Romania, France and Spain. The global movement will be also joined by activists from Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Indonesia. So far, a total 26 countries are listed to be taking part in the protest. “Climate scientists warn that continued extraction and burning of fossil fuels will lead to catastrophic climate change,” the Global Frackdown protest organizers said in press release. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is the extraction of oil and gas by injecting water to break rock formations deep underground. Fracking a single well can require between two and nine million gallons of water combined with sand and chemicals. Much of the used water returns to the earth’s surface, but contains radium and bromides - cancer-causing, radioactive substances. The toxic chemicals can then float into lakes and rivers or contaminate the ground. On Saturday, Fracktivists in all participating countries will call on elected officials to open their eyes to the consequences of fracking, which they say is a risky technique. They will demand action to protect the public. “It is critical that our elected officials hear the truth from their constituents,” the organizers said. Canada Anti-fracking protesters in Canada have held demonstrations over the past week to protest shale gas exploration in the region. Thursday’s protest descended into violence when an estimated 100 police officers sought to control Canadian activists, who began setting cars on fire.   At least 40 people were arrested for firearms violations, threats, intimidation, mischief, and violating a court-order injunction, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said. An online petition calling on the RCMP to pledge it will not use excessive force against peaceful protest, has been signed by over 21,000 people since its publication on Friday. Romania Recent demonstrations have also been held against US oil giant Chevron in Romania, where around 200 villagers stayed overnight at a fracking site equipped with food, warm clothes, and tents. The company has since suspended its search for shale gas in the country. US In one of its latest reports Environment America revealed that bromide, when mixed with chlorine, produces chemicals that cause cancer and increase the risk of reproductive or developmental health problems. According to scientists, fracking generated 280 billion gallons of toxic waste during 2012 alone. Despite warnings, the method has increased rapidly in the US in recent years, making it the worldwide leader in fracking. The report also estimated that over 80,000 wells have been drilled or endorsed across 17 US states since 2005. UK Criticism of fracking in the UK has grown rapidly since 2007, when Cuadrilla Resources – an independent UK energy company jointly owned by American, Australian, and local investors – was awarded a license for shale gas exploration in Lancashire, England. Critics say the British government is turning its head to the risks because of the money it brings with it. British Prime Minister David Cameron recently insisted the country could benefit from 74,000 new jobs that would be supported “by a thriving shale gas industry in this country.”   UK firm IGas said that according to a June estimate, roughly  4,810 cubic kilometers of gas could lie in the areas licensed for exploration in northern England.   But despite promises of cash and energy, many people continue to believe fracking carries more dangers than benefits. “It’s time to expose the oil and gas industry’s desire to profit at the expense of our communities and our environment. It’s time to hold our elected officials accountable. It’s time for another Global Frackdown,” an anti-fracking activist said. The October 19 protest will be the second worldwide Global Frackdown to take place. The first-ever protest was in September 2012 and brought together more than 200 community actions from over 20 countries. RT Source: Strategic Culture Foundation

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This video helps explain why we have become such an insane society just blindly following orders.

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I like this guy! Says it like it is. I've seen Dan before in another video. He is the antithesis to the insanity of the modern day society.

Another unarmed execution victim

Well I, like a lot of people who know the score, am getting sick of all these executions. I don't own a T.V., but I went to the doctor today, so I saw some of the live video feed on the so called capitol shooting that wasn't. That is, they kept saying someone had fired shots at the capitol building, and later that the suspect was caught and they kept showing all the cops in the area. Ok, I was spared the audio, because I didn't put the headphones on, so I don't know what the newscasters were spinning, just what the text at the bottom of the screen said.

Well, later I found out first it appears the lady who was supposed to have been the shooter, never had a gun. Second, the cop that went to the hospital seems to have damaged his car himself, and an airbag deploying is said to be the reason for the hospital visit.

Ok, back to the news feed...I said to the doc when he came up that they said they shot the suspect, and then I said what they aren't saying is they probably executed her as she's the one witness to what actually went down there. Sure enough, I got home and watched the video below, as I don't own a propaganda machine (t.v.) and a zillion cops following a woman who supposedly hit a barricade and was fleeing the cops was executed. No gun, no attempt to injure police, and no attempt by police to take her any other way.

We have become a nation of mentally ill. Clad in our uniforms and carrying out the orders of despots we will fight to the end of that unholy paycheck that keeps us in that expensive house, driving that ridiculously expensive car, and maintaining a lifestyle at the expense of what? --a lost soul. Well, if one could say there was a hell, one could certainly say it was by our own contrivance, and they'd be hitting the bullseye.

Some time ago, I did a post on insanity. What is it? Separation from our true selves. The power factions are good at that and while we're watching out for our next meal, they're taking pains to feed us their lather, rinse, repeat line of bull.

Beef anyone?