Voices from the Anti-Fracking Movement

Fracking (short for hydraulic fracturing) is a drilling technique involving toxic chemicals, sand, and millions of gallons of water being injected under high pressure directly into the ground resulting in the release natural gas in shale deposits. This mixture of toxins and sediment, along with any natural gas released, can leak to the surface and enter rivers and groundwater in the process.

Some of the largest shale deposits of this kind are found in Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Oil & gas companies are eager to exploit it. Tragedies due to unregulated fracking – including flammable tap water in Colorado, methane explosions in West Virginia, and poisoned water in Pennsylvania clearly outline the risks. A growing movement of concerned citizens and activists continue to organize against the practice. Tonight, in collaboration with our sister program Rustbelt Radio out of Pittsburgh, we bring you this report...