Dr. Vik Rao, Chairman: Ban Fracking in North Carolina

Gov. Pat McCrory has signed a bill into law that clears the way for permits to be issued for "fracking" activities all across North Carolina.

"Fracking,” shorthand for hydraulic fracturing, is the process by which water, sand and toxic chemicals are injected into wells to fracture sub surface rock for the extraction of shale gas. The process is known to contaminate water supplies and increase air pollution.

Govenor McCorory’s law is harmful to the public waterways, and inhibits the development of other energy sources like wind and solar.

There are numerous documented cases of contaminated water from fracking across the country.

By rushing to frack, Gov. McCrory and legislative leaders are putting North Carolina's rivers and drinking water for millions in jeopardy.

North Carolina's Mining and Energy Commission is the agency in charge of regulations over fracking & drilling to ensure the practice is safe.

We urge the commission to reinstate the permanent ban on fracking and horizontal drilling for shale gas in North Carolina, and continue the ban on underground toxic injections to protect public health and conserve the State’s air, water, and other natural resources.