K’JIPUKTUK (Halifax) — The panel reviewing hydraulic fracturing in Nova Scotia has completed its community information sessions across the province. Dr. Wheeler has been clear that much is still unknown about the risks and benefits
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Public Information Sessions
Upcoming information sessions are being held around Nova Scotia. Attend and voice your concerns!!! The review panel is hosting public meetings to present their draft recommendations for government. Plan to attend and share your concerns
Read moreResponse to Paper 5: Water
This is a response to the draft paper titled “What are the interactions between unconventional gas resources and water resources? Input quality and quantity requirements and water treatment needs and impacts” (referred to as the
Read moreResponse to paper 4: Well Integrity
The Nova Scotia Fracking Resource and Action Coalition (NOFRAC) believes that the Hydraulic Fracturing Review Well Bore Integrity discussion paper (“discussion paper”) provides a thorough outline of problems and impacts from gas seepage behind the
Read moreNOFRAC response to paper 3: resource estimate
The most recent paper, “The Potential Oil and Gas Resource Base in Nova Scotia Accessible by Hydraulic Fracturing,” does not contain information to support a potential oil and gas base in Nova Scotia. The paper
Read moreNOFRAC Response to Paper 2: Economics
Response to Hydraulic Fracturing Review paper 2: Petrolelum Operations: Costs and Opportunities Paper does not provide economic analysis of risks and benefits, does not meet standards for an evidence-based review The second Nova Scotia Hydraulic
Read moreKen Summers, Submission to HF Review
Ken Summers lives in Minasville, within sight of the two drilling sites in Kennetcook NS. He has written numerous articles on fracking activities and fracking remnants. Read his full submission here: Ken Summers, Submission Excerpt:
Read moreGeoffrey May, Submission to HF Review
Geoffrey May is an active environmentalist and resident of Margaree Harbour, Cape Breton. Read his full submission here: Geoffrey May, Submission Summary: “It simply isn’t possible for me to present all the known reasons that
Read moreAlicia Pettis, Submission to HF Review
Alicia Pettis and her family live and grow their own food in Upper Stewiacke. Her full submission: Dear Wheeler Review Panel, I’m not a great enough writer to submit a long letter filled with anti-fracking
Read moreMichael Jensen, Submission to HF Review
Michael Jensen is a farmer and resident of Scotsburn NS. In his submission, he paints a picture of the future in the North Shore of Nova Scotia that is vivid and more than a little
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