California and other Southwestern states have been enduring a long drought, and NASA scientists predict that it will only become more severe in the decades to come. It is time to look forward and change harmful practices and habits how to preserve fresh water for the future.
Fracking uses large amounts of fresh water to extract natural gas from the ground. The wastewater from fracking mixes with harmful chemicals and flows into the drinking water supply. Families who live near fracking operations have found their well water undrinkable due to fracking pollution. President Obama believes that fracking can help curb climate change, but a new study in "Nature" finds that fracking doesn't work as a climate solution.
We cannot afford to compromise our fresh water supply during a time when it is such a valuable resource. Please sign the petition to urge President Obama to deny federal permits for fracking on federal lands within drought-affected states!
Dear Decision Maker,
As you know, California and other Southwestern states have been enduring a long drought, and NASA scientists predict that it will only become more severe in the decades to come. It is time to look forward and change harmful practices and habits how to preserve fresh water for the future.
Fracking uses large amounts of fresh water to extract natural gas from the ground. The wastewater from fracking mixes with harmful chemicals and flows into the drinking water supply. Families who live near fracking operations have found their well water undrinkable due to fracking pollution. We understand that you may believe fracking can help curb climate change, but a new study in "Nature" finds that fracking doesn't work as a climate solution.
We cannot afford to compromise our fresh water supply during a time when it is such a valuable resource. We respectfully urge you to deny federal permits for fracking on federal lands within drought-affected states.
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Thank you for taking the time to read and consider this petition!
Sincerely,
[Your name]
