Hot Topic: Fracking
In the above 30-minute talk, Aaron Wissner, a University of Michigan graduate, teacher, and founder of the Local Future non-profit, discusses the upcoming auction of leases for State of Michigan land for oil and gas drilling, the various concerns with fracking, the impacts of fracking on water quality in two scientific studies, as well as clarifying two recent accidents in Michigan related to drilling. Finally, Wissner discusses the local solutions of energy conservation, and energy from the sun and wind. (Slides with links to sources.)
If a landman knocks on your door, and offers to lease your mineral rights, the deal can sound very compelling. In this 40-minute presentation, Curtis Talley of Michigan State University Extension offers some in depth tips from on how to understand an oil and gas mineral rights lease.
Check back for additional talks including MaryAnn Lesert (from May 2, 2012) and two more talks from Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (from May 1, 2012).
Upcoming Event
May 5, Sat. - Gasland Film -- 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E Main St, Middleville
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Local Future hosts a free screening and discussion of the Academy Award nominated film Gasland.
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The film documents the impacts on families and communities across the USA from fracking.
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This event free and open to the public. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. No pre registration is required.
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