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For years, unknown to the public, certain areas of Long Beach have been subjected to hydraulic fracturing as a means of oil extraction. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as "fracking," is a technique that drills deep under the earth's surface and injects high-pressure water, sand, and chemicals to crack dense rock formations to extract gas or oil. Along with large amounts of water, hundreds of toxic chemicals that will eventually contaminate aquifers are used, which creates millions of gallons of contaminated wastewater that is re-injected into the earth for disposal, the practice of which can also cause earthquakes. Antiquated local ordinances are ill-equipped to deal with modern hydraulic fracturing. To protect our land, water and health, we urge a permanent ban on hydraulic fracturing in the city of Long Beach, California.
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'Many of the hydraulic fracturing fluids contain chemical components that are listed as “proprietary” or “trade secret.” ' http://democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Hydraulic-Fracturing-Chemicals-2011-4-18.pdf Ignorance is not bliss.
stop poisoning us. we wont stand to let it happen.
Want cleaner resources for energy, STOP THE POLLUTIONS!!!
Fracking is bad for public health, causes seismic activity, contaminates water with toxic chemical, and pollutes the air. Ban it now.
Fracking is bad for public health, causes seismic activity, contaminates water with toxic chemical, and pollutes the air. Ban it now.
Ban all fracking!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
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For years, unknown to the public, certain areas of Long Beach have been subjected to hydraulic fracturing as a means of oil extraction. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as "fracking," is a technique that drills deep under the earth's surface and injects high-pressure water, sand, and chemicals to crack dense rock formations to extract gas or oil. Along with large amounts of water, hundreds of toxic chemicals that will eventually contaminate aquifers are used, which creates millions of gallons of contaminated wastewater that is re-injected into the earth for disposal, the practice of which can also cause earthquakes. Antiquated local ordinances are ill-equipped to deal with modern hydraulic fracturing. To protect our land, water and health, we urge a permanent ban on hydraulic fracturing in the city of Long Beach, California.
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Public health and safety is at risk! Making a few bucks now is not worth the potential for drinking water contamination, increased seismic activity and ocean pollution. End fracking practices in Long Beach now!
'Many of the hydraulic fracturing fluids contain chemical components that are listed as “proprietary” or “trade secret.” ' http://democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Hydraulic-Fracturing-Chemicals-2011-4-18.pdf Ignorance is not bliss.
stop poisoning us. we wont stand to let it happen.
Want cleaner resources for energy, STOP THE POLLUTIONS!!!
Fracking is bad for public health, causes seismic activity, contaminates water with toxic chemical, and pollutes the air. Ban it now.
Fracking is bad for public health, causes seismic activity, contaminates water with toxic chemical, and pollutes the air. Ban it now.
Ban all fracking!
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Public health and safety is at risk! Making a few bucks now is not worth the potential for drinking water contamination, increased seismic activity and ocean pollution. End fracking practices in Long Beach now!