a million fracking letters

There are many reasons why New Yorkers are writing to Governor Cuomo and other state leaders asking them to prohibit hydro-fracking in New York. Here are just a few:

$Top Ten Reasons to Stop fracking in New York$ Water contamination. Even a small accident could permanently contaminate a drinking water supply. Air Pollution: Heavy power equipment and vehicle exhaust makes polluted air over a wide geograhical area a certainty with fracking. Fracking fluid contains toxic chemicals, including many compounds linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious health problems. Wastewater can bring up dangerous radioactive particles that have been buried underground for millions of years. Safe disposal of radioactive wastewater is unachievable. Water processing facilities cannot handle this highly toxic fluid. Fracking operations are exempt from the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Why? Cleanup of spills and accidents is often the legal responsibility of landowners, not fracking companies. Taxpayers will foot the bill for the roads, police, EMTs and other infrastructure fracking companies will utilize. Agriculture and tourism are the foundation of NY's upstate economy. Industrializing the state with tens of thousands of gas wells will negatively impact these important economic engines. New York politicians are taking millions in campaign contributions from oil and gas companies who want their approval. More reasons.... Oil and gas companies are applying for export permits so they can sell NY gas to India and China. The "setback" of 1000 feet required for fracking ignores the fact that fractures can extend for seven miles. We have an obligation to our children to protect their health and our natural resources. For even more reasons, visit the web sites of our supporting organizations.	Here's what you can do:
	1.	Learn more about fracking. Our supporting organizations have outstanding web pages designed to educate, inform and inspire. Check them out!
	2.	Write a letter. Our unique online "letterwriter" makes it easy to write your letter in just a few seconds! Add your personal comments, and you're done!
	3.	Make a phone call. NY politicians keep track of every call. Let them know how you feel. Call every week if you can.
	Learn the basics of hydro-fracking from noted scientist and author, Dr. Sandra Steingraber.

	A Million Fracking Letters is a private, citizen-based campaign designed to educate New Yorkers about the realities of hydrofracking in New York. Contributions are not tax-deducitble. For more information please email info@amillionfrackingletters.com. © 2012 A Million Fracking Letters Inc.