1. Fracking Nova Scotia:
Why we should be concerned
Presentation by Heidi Verheul
Sierra Club Canada-Atlantic Canada Chapter
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Windsor, NS

2. Agenda
• (5 min) Housekeeping
• (5 min) Introduction
• (20 min) Frack 101
• (30 min) NS Context
• ( 30-45 min) Discussion

5. http://fracfocus.ca/hydraulic-fracturing-how-it-works/hydraulic-fracturing-process

8. Toxic in, Toxic Out
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX)
www.endocrinedisruption.com/files/Multistatesummary1-27-11Final.pdf page 3.

9. https://www.agronomy.org/publications/jeq/abstracts/40/4/1340

11. NEW SOLUTIONS, Vol. 22(1) 51-77, 2012
Documentation of cases in six states strongly implicates exposure to gas
drilling operations in serious health effects on humans, companion animals,
livestock, horses, and wildlife.
Without complete studies, given the many apparent adverse impacts on human
and animal health, a ban on shale gas drilling is essential for the protection of
public health.

12. The risks are real and scientifically documented.

15. There is HOPE!

19. Sierra Club Canada Atlantic Chapter’s Position
Municipalities have the legal right to
protect the health and well being of their
citizens and the environment, according to
2001 Hudson Supreme Court decision.
Support a municipal ban.
Sign the petition. Share the petition.
We don’t want any more fracking waste!
Investment in energy conservation,
sustainable transportation options, and
community based renewable energy
sources moving towards a sustainable
healthy economy.

20. Many Questions,
Few Answers,
& Lots of Discussion

21. Thank You!
Tim Villermet and Mom for helping out.
The Windsor Legion for providing the
space.
And to you for coming out this evening.
(All the photos in this presentation were taken of the
Chiganois River, of its tributaries, or of life on its banks.)