[Invitation] Public Lab 2/8 event - Communities & Frac Sand Mining
Ashley Mocorro Powell
[OpenHour] Undermined - Voices from the Frontlines of Frac Sand Mining
The perils of fracking are well documented, but the impacts from mining frac sand are less widely known. In this OpenHour, we speak with the people fighting for clean air and water, fertile farmland, & sustainable livelihoods in fenceline communities from across the midwest. Fracking is an extractive technology that has spread across massive landscapes and unzoned, small towns in the USA as industry has purchased up land rights to conduct operations. Mining for silica sand, use of chemicals, and local water all are pumped into the ground to release small pockets of oil & gas. We will hear directly from community members who have been bringing their communities together to unite in the struggles for healthy homes and justice amidst broken promises from frac sand companies. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the event. This event is being hosted in collaboration with FracTracker Alliance.
How to join, visit here: https://publiclab.org/openhour
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kOhXFb1gS
Meeting time in every timezone: https://everytimezone.com/s/d56cd427