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Testimony from House Hearing on SB1715
CLICK HERE to go to video of the testimony. Read Dr. Sandra Steingraber’s testimony here: May 21, 2013 Distinguished legislators and...
May 21, 20136 min read
“Gasland 2” Grassroots Premiere in Illinois Highlights Industry PSYOPS and Ongoing Frack
“Gasland 2” screened yesterday in Normal, IL and DeSmogBlog was there to gain a sneak peak of the documentary set for a July 8 HBO...
May 21, 20131 min read
‘Gasland Part II’ tour to launch in Normal
Oscar nominee brings follow-up documentary to state to combat ‘fracking’ By Julie Wernau, Chicago Tribune reporter May 19, 2013 CLICK...
May 19, 20131 min read
Another Spill in PA Town Where Fracking Just Resumed in April After 200,000+ Gallon Spill in March
Wed May 08, 2013 at 01:34 PM PDT Another Spill in PA Town Where Fracking Just Resumed in April After 200,000+ Gallon Spill in March by...
May 9, 20134 min read
Tell the Governor: Don’t Frack Illinois
Click here to go to the petition.
May 3, 20131 min read
List of Fracking Bans Worldwide
HERE IS A LIST of bans on fracking worldwide. It will be updated over time, so click on the link to see the most recent version!
May 2, 20131 min read
Shrouded in Secrecy: Industry Buries Fracking’s True Dangers
EcoWatch 04-30-2013 Author and journalist Tom Wilber doesn’t take sides on whether the risks of fracking outweigh its rewards. But as a...
Apr 30, 20134 min read
Johnson County, IL Sets Date for Fracking Town Hall Meeting
NEWS RELEASE/Event announcement 4-26-13/For Immediate Release Written & Submitted by: Annette McMichael/SAFE Communications Director...
Apr 28, 20132 min read
Earth Day Chicago April 22nd
Join us in Downtown Chicago this Earth Day as we celebrate and strive to protect our water. 3:00 pm: Water Honoring @ Vietnam Veterans...
Apr 16, 20133 min read
Tax Revenue From Fracking Will Be A Trickle
By Attorney Rich Fedder of SAFE In a conventional oil or gas well, production tends to be stable for many years. But in hydraulic...
Apr 11, 20131 min read
Illinois Sierra Club: Fracking Legislation in Springfield – Where We Stand
Illinois Sierra Club Posted on March 14, 2013 by jackdarin | 10 Comments Sierra Club is opposed to fracking. Fracking is devastating to...
Apr 4, 20132 min read
Illinois proposes fracking tax that is lower than in other states
Oil producers enjoy lowest tax rates when oil is flowing at its peak due to ‘tax holiday’ April 01, 2013|By Julie Wernau, Chicago Tribune...
Apr 4, 20133 min read
The Fracking Frenzy’s Impact on Women
From PR Watch by Sara Jerving — April 4, 2012 – 8:44am Rogue Pressure Service’s “pink rig” in Colorado Hydraulic fracturing, or...
Apr 4, 20135 min read
News Release: Massive Fracking for Oil May Begin Soon in Central & Northwest Illinois
News Release/For Immediate Release March 27, 2013 Written & Submitted by: Annette McMichael, Communications Director for SAFE...
Mar 27, 20132 min read
Anti-Fracking Rally in Carbondale
By WSIL Manager Go to story Story Created: Mar 25, 2013 at 6:55 PM CDT Story Updated: Mar 25, 2013 at 10:41 PM CDT CARBONDALE — Opponents...
Mar 26, 20131 min read
Letter from 10-year-old Southern Illinois Resident Makes More Sense than All the Propaganda
The following letter is written by a 10-year-old Southern Illinois resident, addressed to President Obama. Note the letter’s wisdom and...
Mar 25, 20132 min read
Fracking, donations and making legislation
Opponents say process is tainted Seth Perlman Environmental group members show support inside the Capitol rotunda in an effort to...
Mar 24, 20134 min read
Sierra Club Petition for a Moratorium on Fracking in IL!
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter has a new fracking moratorium petition! SIGN THIS PETITION HERE!
Mar 23, 20131 min read
Photos from March 22nd Rally in Chicago!
Thanks so much to all of the folks who braved a cold day in Chicago to show their support for fellow Illinois residents who don’t want to...
Mar 22, 20131 min read
Don’t Frack Illinois – A message of solidarity from New York to Illinois
Don’t Frack Illinois – A message of solidarity from New York to Illinois. from Developing Pictures on Vimeo. Lawmakers are looking at the...
Mar 19, 20131 min read
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