Council of Canadians national chairperson Maude Barlow is available for phone interviews in the lead-up to the People's Forum on Fracking in Newfoundland, which takes place this Sunday. The event will feature scientist Jessica Ernst, who will share how fracking affected her farm in Alberta, as well as a pre-recorded video introduction by Barlow.
WHEN: 2:00pm NDT on Sunday, September 22, 2013
WHERE: Stephenville Arts & Culture Centre, 380 Massachusetts Dr, Stephenville, NL
WHY: Gas companies are applying to do exploration drilling and fracking on the west coast of Newfoundland, including Sally’s Cove (an enclave in Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site), Lark Harbour (Bay of Islands) and Shoal Point (Port au Port).
WHO: Jessica Ernst has 30 years of experience working in the oil and gas industry as an environmental consultant. She gained international attention when she filed a lawsuit against the oil company Encana for allegedly contaminating the land and groundwater in Rosebud, Alberta. The event is organized by the Bay St George / Port au Port Fracking Awareness Group.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Save Gros Morne & our West Coast at www.facebook.com/SaveGrosMorne and the Newfoundland & Labrador Fracking Awareness Network at www.nlfan.ca.
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