Documentary about fracking to be shown at the Labia

[Jeremy Wakeford]

FYI:

Earthlife Africa (Cape Town) will be hosting a screening of the documentary 'Split Estate' at 18h15 on Monday 12 March, at the Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Street , Gardens, Cape Town .

 

This compelling Emmy Award winning documentary shows the dirty side of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and natural gas, an energy source the industry touts as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. In South Africa, as in the USA, the state owns all the mineral rights below ground. 'Split Estate' is an eye-opening examination of the consequences and conflicts that can arise between surface land owners and the state, when the energy and minerals are extracted.

 

Earthlife Africa Cape Town is deeply concerned that this unsustainable process called fracking (drilling for gas, which is poised to happen in over a third of our country) will go ahead, leading to widespread devastation of the natural world as well as to multiple and wide ranging human rights violations, mainly due to the potential for water pollution. Given the importance of both public awareness, and the need to reach more people everywhere, this viewing is being held.

 

Please bring a friend who has not yet heard of fracking! You can find the event page on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/195547320544781/


What others have said of this film:

 

"This film is of value to anyone wrestling with rational, sustainable energy policy while preserving the priceless elements of cultural heritage, private enterprise above-ground, and the precious health not only of people but the land itself" (Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico)

“Split Estate is a moving portrait that highlights important questions regarding the safety of hydraulic fracturing near our local communities.” (U.S. Representative Diana DeGette, Colorado )

"'Split Estate' is a must-see film for any elected official who deals with natural resources issues and the impact that oil & gas extraction can have on a community. Anyone who sees the film will be changed by the experience - for the better." (Brian Egolf, New Mexico State Representative)
 

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Jeremy Wakeford

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