Other celebrities probably agree ...There are serious risks to human health and the environment associated with coal seam gas (CSG) mining and hydraulic fracturing. ''Fracking'' ...
The process has been banned in France, is subject to a moratorium in South Africa ... New Jersey led the way, voting overwhelmingly to ban fracking...
Here is a frightening fact. Did you know that if a gas company thinks there is gas under your land, you do not have any legal right to stop them entering your land to explore it and, if you try to stop them, they can take you to court? And, when they finally leave your land, which could be 20 years from now, your property may be a toxic wasteland...
We should be demanding our politicians call a halt to coal seam mining and fracking until we know what harm these chemicals will do ...
Coal hunt at Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's Australian retreat
New front opened in mining warNICOLE Kidman's multi-million dollar rural idyll is set to be shattered, with plans for a coal exploration test bore on the front and rear borders of her Sutton Forest, NSW property.
It is understood Korean-owned Cockatoo Coal will begin drilling 120 holes and has advised the 424 land owners in the area, including Kidman and husband Keith Urban.
Many residents have strongly objected, fearing the potential mining will not only destroy the area's peace but also contaminate underground water reserves.
File under: fracking with the future.KEN Sullivan's fourth-generation family property ... The 4600ha wheat and legume farm in central Queensland is in the heart of one of the nation's richest food bowls. But the property is also in the sights of minerals exploration firm Bandanna Energy, which has proposed a new underground coalmine...
Under the deal, the mine will be permitted to "permanently alienate" prime cropping land provided it attempts to "mitigate or minimise" whatever damage is caused.
Land is deemed to be permanently alienated when other activities prevent cropping for 50 years or more...
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