In recognition of Earth Day which this year falls on 22nd April and which seeks to raise awareness of environmental issues, I would like to give you an update on the fracking situation in the UK. The legal battle to stop fracking in Lancashire has been lost and it is looking as if nothing can stop fracking going ahead now. But just why are we allowing this to happen when all the indicators are that it is detrimental to our environment and our wellbeing? In countries that have allowed fracking there has been found that there is a risk to health from water contamination. There has also been an increase in the incidences of asthma and other respiratory illness. Fracking is only a short term solution - we will have to find renewable alternatives soon, so why not now? We are custodians of this earth and it is our duty to look after it for future generations. Most people do feel this way- the protests show that the people don't want fracking. W...
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