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Stop Fracking to Conserve Precious Water Supplies

“Monster fracks” use millions of gallons of water to extract oil and gas. At this rate, water will deplete extensively over the coming decades. Demand water be properly conserved.

Oppose the Expansion of Controversial Fracking Operations

Fracking threatens the environment and public health. Embrace clean energy alternatives now to safeguard the future.

Stop Compromising Public Health With the Expansion of Fracking

Fracking presents significant dangers to the environment, water reservoirs, and the well-being of local communities. Take resolute measures to cease the growth of hydraulic fracturing activities.

Success: Fracking Banned in Delaware River Watershed

A recent win led to a complete and permanent ban on fracking in the Delaware River Watershed, which provides drinking water to millions of people. Thank the organization who drove a large portion of these efforts.

Success: City Reservoir & Drinking Water Protected from Fracking

After public outcry and a petition on ForceChange, plans to frack near the LaDue Reservoir have been scrapped. Applaud Akron, OH mayor and city council for putting public health before profit.

Success: Fracking Moratorium Put in Place

Fracking has been permanently halted in the UK, as the government has conceded its defeat to anti-fracking activists. For years, fracking has been damaging the countryside, tainting green spaces and endangering wildlife and humans alike, and the government has continued to defend the unethical practice. Thank the environmental activists for finally forcing the government’s hand and ending fracking.

Success: Hazardous Fracking Temporarily Banned

Fracking was recently banned in the United Kingdom in a historic victory. This came in response to a report detailing all of the well-known environmental and public health risks associated with fracking. Congratulate the British government for this historic decision.

Success: Suspected Fracking Kingpin Fired

A key player in California’s fracking industry has been fired and his division is under investigation for reportedly profiting off the state’s increase in fracking permits. This has freed up an administrative position, which will be filled with an advocate for safer and healthier forms of energy. Praise these bold moves towards a frack-free future.

Success: Fracking Tsar Resigns

Fracking tsar Natascha Engle has resigned after six months, thanks to the continued protest of fracking by environmental groups and the general public. It is hoped that her resignation will be a major step in the complete shutdown of the fracking industry. Thank the Extinction Rebellion environmental group for their protests, which led to Engle’s resignation.

Success: Environment Protected by Fracking Ban

Fracking has been banned in Oregon while the government takes time to research the controversial practice. Thank the government for taking a stand to protect the environment.

Success: Hazardous Fracking Plans Denied

Lancashire’s unspoiled natural areas are safe from a big energy firm’s fracking plans, thanks to the government rejecting the firm’s bid to open four new wells. Lancashire had previously suffered from earthquakes and tremors due to fracking, and the practice, as a whole, is one of the most dangerous ways of obtaining energy. Sign this petition to thank Lancashire’s government for putting a stop to fracking.

Success: Ireland Bans Destructive and Harmful Fracking

Fracking, a practice that causes man-made earthquakes, pollutes waterways, and harms ecosystems has been banned in Ireland. Thank the Irish government for taking a stand in favor of its country’s environment.

Success: Maryland Bans Dangerous Fracking

The dangerous practice of fracking is being banned in Maryland. Sign this petition to thank the governor for promising to support this ban and protect the people of his state from pollution.

Success: EPA Acknowledges Fracking Can Cause Water Contamination

The EPA has acknowledged that hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, can cause water contamination and has highlighted the fact that this contamination can occur at every stage of the process. Applaud the EPA for finally releasing this report about fracking and its impact on our water.

Success: Fracking Wastewater Disposal Sites Closed

In the wake of the recent 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Oklahoma, state regulators have ordered the closure of 37 wastewater disposal sites. These sites, where wastewater is injected deep into the ground, have been linked to an increase in seismic activity. Applaud these closures.

Success: New York Considers Ban on All Fracking Byproducts

The New York City Council could ban fracking byproducts in city limits. The bill will amend legislation in New York to ban the use, sale, distribution and disposal of any and all fracking waste in the city. Applaud the introduction of this bill to protect the health and environment from this dangerous practice.

Support California in its Oil-Free Future

The governor of California is beginning the long, uphill battle to end environmentally damaging oil production in the state. Sign this petition to encourage him in his valiant and ambitious efforts.

Success: Energy Company Abandons Natural Gas Storage Project

Plans for a controversial underground natural gas storage project near major drinking water sources has been abandoned. This came after a years-long grass roots opposition movement which saw over 400 people arrested for civil disobedience. Sign the below petition applauding their commitment and perseverance.

Success: Tighter Regulations for Oil and Gas Emissions Implemented

New rules regulating methane emissions from the oil and gas industry have been announced. Help us applaud the move and call for further regulations to ensure we avoid catastrophic climate change.