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Dangers of Fracking. What is fracking and why is it controversial? Drilling companies suggest trillions of cubic feet of shale gas may be recoverable from underneath parts of the UK through a process known as "fracking". Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a technique designed to recover gas and oil from shale rock. But how does it work and why is it controversial? What is fracking? Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well. The process can be carried out vertically or, more commonly, by drilling horizontally to the rock layer and can create new pathways to release gas or can be used to extend existing channels.

The term fracking refers to how the rock is fractured apart by the high pressure mixture. Is fracking taking place in the UK? No. Applications have also been submitted in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Image copyright Reuters. Gas exploration in the South East. Protect Limestone Coast from Fracking and Unconventional MiningProtect Limestone Coast | Save our future.

Must Watch Videos - Protect Limestone CoastProtect Limestone Coast. Doctors won’t know long-term health effects of unconventional drilling – says GP - Protect Limestone CoastProtect Limestone Coast. Following her interview on 5THE FM on Friday 21st February, Dr Catherine Pye addressed the meeting arranged by Millicent Field Naturalist Society and the Limestone Coast Strike Out Alliance, in Millicent. Dr Pye has lived in Mt Gambier for 23 years, has been a GP for 16 years and a Locum for 17 years, and is actively involved in advocacy for health. She said she is concerned that doctors will not know what the long-term health effects of unconventional drilling will be with in the community. Rosie Pounsett from Millicent Field Nats welcomed 60 members of the community attending the meeting which was held to create awareness about unconventional drilling.

The film ‘A Fractured County ‘ – An Unconventional Invasion was screened and questions were welcomed from the floor. The film featured Australians whose lives and health has been affected for ever. Dr Pye said, “if they go ahead the landscape will change considerably. Fracking impact warning - Protect Limestone CoastProtect Limestone Coast.