Fraser Basin Council begins Human Health Risk Assessment
As announced by the BC Ministry of Health on January 3, 2012, the Fraser Basin Council has initiated the first phase of Human Health Risk Assessment. This assessment will be looking at human health concerns of oil and gas development in northeastern BC.
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January 31, 2012Canadian Producers set Voluntary Guidelines for Fracking
Today the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) announced guidelines for hydraulic fracturing. These voluntary operating practices are based on the Guiding Principles that CAPP announced in September 2011.
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January 5, 2012Ohio earthquake may have been caused by fracking
Recently, earthquakes in Ohio have been potentially linked to fracking operations in the area. As a result, some operations have been suspended so that further examinations may occur. Below is an article from the Vancouver Sun, but there are lots of other stories on this you continue reading
January 4, 2012B.C. launches review of oil and gas industry practices
Justine Hunter, Globe and Mail
The B.C. government has launched a review to determine if controversial practices by the oil and gas industry such as fracking and flaring pose a threat to human health.
“We want to do this so we can all have some peace
Right group given wrong oil and gas question, says BC MLA
By Andrew MacLeod January 3, 2012 04:31 pm
The Fraser Basin Council is a good choice to investigate health risks from oil and gas development, but the government has assigned the group the wrong question, says independent Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson.
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BC government contract for oil and gas engagement
Earlier this week, the BC government announced that a contract was awarded to the Fraser Basin Council for the first phase of a human health risk assessment of oil and gas development.
Come back here to find out more information about the consultation process.
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December 9, 2011EPA Blames Fracking for Contaminated Drinking Water
Yesterday, news was a buzz about documents released by the US Environmental Protection Agency showing that hydraulic fracturing contaminated drinking water in Wyoming. This is despite past claims by the operating company, Enana, that drilling practices are safe and do not affect drinking water.
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December 8, 2011Global TV’s 16×9 Report on Fracking
View “Untested Science” here:
http://www.globalnews.ca/Pages/Story.aspx?id=6442511512
November 15, 2011New Videos and Reports on Fracking in BC
In the past week a couple of great videos have come out about fracking in BC. Please check them out and learn about what’s happening up in the Peace!
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – video and report “Fracking up our Water, Hydro Power and Climate” continue reading
October 3, 2011Fracking Falsehoods or a Misinformed Minister
Accurate, unbiased information is absolutely essential to informed debate. If we want good government, we need good information. It’s also essential that the public can trust the information they get from their government is ‘good:’ as unbiased and as accurate as possible.
That’s why it’s so continue reading
Fracking Falsehoods or a Misinformed Minister
Accurate, unbiased information is absolutely essential to informed debate. If we want good government, we need good information. It’s also essential that the public can trust the information they get from their government is ‘good:’ as unbiased and as accurate as possible.
That’s why it’s so continue reading
October 1, 2011Federal Government ahead of B.C.!
Last week the federal government announced that it would be conducting two independent reviews of fracking. This is good news. We don’t know the terms of reference for the reviews yet, but check back here for more information as we get it. It is unfortunate that continue reading
September 15, 2011B.C Premier announces online database for fracking fluids
This may have seemed like a step towards transparency at the time of announcement, but a deeper look at it reveals a gaping loophole. Check out Sean Holman’s post here: http://www.publiceyeonline.com/archives/006310.html
Here is my blog post on why I smelled a smokescreen
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September 9, 2011Premier’s Fracking Promise Not Sufficient
While it is a good first step, the Premier’s promise of greater transparency related to fracking in BC does not address the serious economic, social and environmental impacts associated with the activity, said Independent MLA Bob Simpson.
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September 3, 2011Why I got interested in Fracking
When I participated in the “Paddle for the Peace” (http://paddleforthepeace.ca/) last year, the Mayor of Hudson’s Hope suggested I go and look at Talisman’s hydraulic fracturing operations in that area. At her suggestion, I drove past Talisman’s operation and also looked at where the company was continue reading
July 28, 2011Major Water Pipelines Approved Without Promised Public Consultation
Despite an explicit promise in June this year, the provincial government failed to consult with the public before approving a significant water license to withdraw water via a pipeline from the Williston Reservoir, which feeds the WAC Bennett and Peace Canyon Dams, said Independent MLA Bob continue reading
July 18, 2011OGC Hydrology Study Won’t Address Critical Water Issues Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing
The announcement last week that the Oil and Gas Commission will partner with Geoscience BC to conduct hydrologic monitoring in North Eastern BC’s oil and gas fields is needed, but it’s not sufficient to address the substantive water issues associated with hydraulic fracturing, said Independent MLA continue reading
May 26, 2011BC’s Independent MLAs call on Premier to Investigate Use of Hydraulic Fracturing
British Columbia’s two Independent MLAs are calling on Premier Clark to publicly investigate the development of the province’s unconventional gas basins and the use of hydraulic fracturing to access this resource.
“Public policies are driving the rapid expansion of BC’s unconventional gas sector, particularly in shale continue reading