Friday, March 30

NZ launches fracking inquiry

New Zealand's environmental watchdog has announced an investigation into the consequences of the controversial mining method known as fracking.

New Zealand's Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says there is a strong case for an official investigation into hydraulic fracturing.

Fracking is the practice of using high-pressure injection of water, sand and chemicals to fracture underground rock to release oil and gas.

The Green Party says New Zealanders should be worried about fracking which international studies have linked to drinking water contamination, health problems and earthquakes.

The New Zealand inquiry will report to parliament by the end of the year.

In Australia, the New South Wales Government has extended its fracking ban until April when a review on potential risks is complete.

However, Western Australia still allows shale gas fracking.

Australian Network News

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