New York Municipalities' Moratoria & Bans:
The number of municipalities that have adopted moratoria and bans has surpassed 100!
Here's the link to the most recent lists and map of the municipalities that have
publically declared their moratorium or ban:
(There are about 1000 towns and cities in New York State so we still have a long way to go!)
NPR Story
Because the DEC is now recognizing Home Rule power, it is urgent that you petition your local community and build support to get your city council or town boards to pass land use (zoning) laws, road use laws, and/or prohibitions of undesirable activities. http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=DSGEIS_Responses
http://marcellusprotest.org/bans-and-moratoria
As of Oct 1, 2011
British Columbia, Canada:
- First Nations people in NW British Columbia enacted a four year moratorium against drilling for natural gas by Royal Dutch Shell in the Sacred Headwaters. Members of the Tahltan First Nation are blockading Shell’s coal bed methane project in the Sacred Headwaters, the birthplace of the Skeena, Nass and Stikine Rivers.
Nova Scotia, Canada:
- Nova Scotia citizens call for ban on Nova Scotia fracking. Graham Hutchinson says the province should impose a moratorium on the controversial practice. The group recently presented a petition to Energy Minister Charlie Parker calling for a ban.
Quebec, Canada:
- The Quebec government is putting the brakes on shale-gas drilling and exploration through a province-wide moratorium. “There will be no compromises on health and the environment,” the minister said. Premier Jean Charest has said the development of a shale-gas industry must be done “correctly” or it will not be done at all.
England:
- London, England - A mining company has halted drilling for shale gas in England after scientists said two small earthquakes might be linked to the controversial process, known as "fracking".
France:
- The French Parliament and Senate have voted to ban hydraulic fracturing or fracking. France is the first country in Europe to ban the controversial practice that involves using 'slick' water a combination of water, chemicals and mud, to fracture the rock with hairline cracks and prop open underground fissures.
South Africa:
- A countrywide moratorium against hydrofracking has been implemented.
Switzerland:
- In April, authorities in the Swiss Canton of Fribourg suspended all authorizations to prospect for shale gas on its territory for an undetermined period.
Compiled by Joe Hoff, Chairman of Keuka Citizens Against Hydrofracking
As of October 1, 2011
