por Comunicação Arayara | 26, set, 2022 | Fracking |
Maranhão city undergoes several actions by No Fracking Brazil
What is fracking?
Fracking – also called hydraulic fracturing – is a process that involves injecting large volumes of water, chemicals and sand at high pressure into underground rock layers to release trapped natural gas. Despite being a technique already used in several countries, it is controversial because it causes environmental and ecological damage, including contamination of groundwater, release of greenhouse gases, induced earthquakes, etc.
The city of Loreto, in Maranhão, received a team from COESUS – Coalition No Fracking Brazil for Water and Life, a campaign by the Arayara International Institute, to carry out awareness and training actions to combat the exploitation of shale gas by fracking . The activities took place on September 26, 2022 and included participation in a public session at the city hall, a conversation with young people from the Paulo Freire School and a meeting with the local rural workers union.
The public session at the city hall was attended by COESUS, councilors and more than twenty people interested in the topic. Among those present were young people who participated in the training at the school, together with their parents. The presence of farmers who had participated in the Field Day was also significant.
After the speech at the City Council, the delivery of the bill aimed at prohibiting fracking in the municipality and region was formalized, highlighting the importance of this initiative to avoid the negative impacts of this practice. The councilors present undertook to present the bill for consideration and voting.
Another important moment took place during a meeting with the Loreto rural workers’ union. COESUS representatives, Suelita Röcker and Thiers Wilberger, met with union members at the entity’s headquarters, where training was held on the consequences of shale gas exploitation by fracking for agriculture.
Training at the Rural Workers Union of Loreto/MA
At the end of the training, Mr. Pedro, a representative of the union, got in touch with the different groups of the organization to inform them about the consequences and already discuss the matter in his next meeting with the farmers. All training material was made available to the union to help disseminate information.
por Comunicação Arayara | 13, set, 2022 | Fracking |
NOTA
13 de septiembre de 2022
¿Qué es el fracking?
El fracking, también conocido como fracturamiento hidráulico, es un proceso que implica la inyección de grandes volúmenes de agua, productos químicos y arena a alta presión en capas de roca subterránea para liberar el gas natural atrapado. Aunque es una técnica utilizada en varios países, es controvertida debido a los daños ambientales y ecológicos que causa, como la contaminación de las aguas subterráneas, la liberación de gases de efecto invernadero, los terremotos inducidos, entre otros.
La COESUS – Coalición No al Fracking Brasil por el Agua y la Vida, una campaña del Instituto Internacional Arayara, estuvo presente en el Quilombo de Faveira, ubicado en São João dos Patos, en el estado de Maranhão, para llevar a cabo una importante capacitación con 32 residentes. El objetivo del encuentro fue informar y concientizar a la comunidad sobre los impactos del fracking.
Durante la capacitación, representantes de COESUS presentaron información y evidencia científica que demuestra los riesgos asociados al fracking, además de compartir experiencias de otras regiones donde la técnica ya está en funcionamiento. El objetivo fue proporcionar herramientas para que los residentes del Quilombo de Faveira puedan comprender los impactos potenciales y tomar decisiones informadas sobre la preservación de sus territorios.
COESUS destacó la importancia de la unidad y movilización de la comunidad para enfrentar los desafíos planteados por el fracking, enfatizando que la defensa del hogar común y la protección del medio ambiente son responsabilidades de todos. Los residentes del Quilombo de Faveira mostraron un gran interés y compromiso durante la capacitación, demostrando su determinación en proteger su territorio y garantizar un futuro sostenible para las generaciones futuras.
El intercambio de información y experiencias fortaleció los lazos entre la comunidad y COESUS, reafirmando la importancia de las alianzas para construir un movimiento cada vez más sólido en defensa del medio ambiente.
por Comunicação Arayara | 13, set, 2022 | Fracking |
NOTA
Date: September 13, 2022
What is fracking?
Fracking – also called hydraulic fracturing – is a process that involves injecting large volumes of water, chemicals and sand at high pressure into underground rock layers to release trapped natural gas. Despite being a technique already used in several countries, it is controversial because it causes environmental and ecological damage, including contamination of groundwater, release of greenhouse gases, induced earthquakes, etc.
COESUS – Coalition No Fracking Brazil for Water and Life, a campaign by the Arayara International Institute, was present at Quilombo de Faveira, located in São João dos Patos, in the state of Maranhão, to carry out an important training course with 32 residents. The objective of the meeting was to inform and make the community aware of the impacts of Fracking.
During the training, COESUS representatives presented information and scientific evidence that demonstrate the risks associated with Fracking, in addition to sharing experiences from other regions where the technique is already in operation. The aim was to provide subsidies so that the residents of Quilombo de Faveira could understand the potential impacts and make informed decisions about the preservation of their territories.
COESUS highlighted the importance of uniting and mobilizing the community to face the challenges brought by Fracking, emphasizing that defending our common home and protecting the environment are everyone’s responsibility. Residents of Quilombo de Faveira showed great interest and engagement during the training, demonstrating their determination to protect their territory and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
The exchange of information and experiences strengthened the ties between the community and COESUS, reaffirming the importance of partnerships for building an increasingly solid movement in defense of the environment.
por Comunicação Arayara | 31, ago, 2022 | Fracking |
El evento que reunió a legisladores municipales de los municipios de Maranhão contó con acciones del equipo de No Fracking Brasil.
¿Qué es el fracking?
El fracking, también conocido como fracturamiento hidráulico, es un proceso que implica la inyección a alta presión de grandes volúmenes de agua, productos químicos y arena en capas de roca subterránea para liberar el gas natural atrapado. Aunque es una técnica utilizada en varios países, es controvertida debido a los daños ambientales y ecológicos que causa, incluyendo la contaminación del agua subterránea, la emisión de gases de efecto invernadero, los terremotos inducidos, entre otros.
El 31 de agosto de 2022, comenzó el Encuentro Nacional de Legislativos Municipales y el Foro de Mujeres Concejales, realizado en la OAB – Orden de Abogados de Brasil en São Luís, Maranhão. El evento reunió a más de 130 concejales de 17 ciudades de Maranhão y fue organizado por la Unión de Concejales y Cámaras Municipales (UVCM). Además, contó con la participación de COESUS – Coalición No Fracking Brasil por el Agua y la Vida – una campaña del Instituto Internacional Arayara, que colaboró en la realización del evento.
En el primer día del encuentro, COESUS entregó a cada legislador presente un “kit municipal” contra el fracking, que incluía folletos explicativos, carteles de advertencia, pegatinas, botones y un modelo de Ley Municipal contra el fracking, que podría adaptarse a cada ciudad por parte de los legisladores locales.
La técnica Suelita Röcker, de ARAYARA, comenzó el evento con una capacitación sobre el tema “Fracking: una amenaza para el futuro de Brasil”, abordando los riesgos e impactos del método en los municipios de Maranhão. Los concejales presentes informaron que no tenían información sobre las técnicas presentadas y propusieron la elaboración de una moción solicitando al gobernador una moratoria de cinco años, para que todos puedan profundizar en el conocimiento sobre el fracturamiento hidráulico. Todos los representantes de las ciudades presentes en el evento firmaron la moción y se comprometieron a presentar proyectos de ley contra el fracking en sus municipios.
Técnica Suelita Röcker durante su intervención en el Encuentro Nacional de Legislativos Municipales y Foro de Mujeres Concejales, realizado en la OAB – Maranhão.
El equipo de comunicación de COESUS cubrió el evento, entrevistando a los participantes que se manifestaron en contra del fracking. En el segundo día del encuentro, estuvieron presentes dos candidatos a gobernador del estado, Simplício Araújo (Solidariedade) y Lahesio Bonfim (PSC), y se les preguntó sobre los planes energéticos propuestos para sus mandatos.
El evento marcó el inicio de las acciones presenciales de COESUS – Coalición No Fracking Brasil – en Maranhão y fortaleció la lucha contra el método en el estado. Se concluyó con la negociación de tres audiencias públicas en los municipios de Santa Inês, Balsas y Loreto, donde los concejales defienden la prohibición del uso de esta técnica. El encuentro reafirmó el compromiso de los legisladores municipales con la protección del medio ambiente y la búsqueda de un futuro sostenible, libre de los riesgos e impactos negativos del fracking.
por Comunicação Arayara | 31, ago, 2022 | Fracking |
Event that brought together parliamentarians from the municipalities of Maranhão featured actions by the No Fracking Brazil team
What is fracking?
Fracking – also called hydraulic fracturing – is a process that involves injecting large volumes of water, chemicals and sand at high pressure into underground rock layers to release trapped natural gas. Despite being a technique already used in several countries, it is controversial because it causes environmental and ecological damage, including contamination of groundwater, release of greenhouse gases, induced earthquakes, etc.
On August 31, 2022, the National Meeting of Municipal Legislatives and the Women Councilor Forum began, held at the OAB – Brazilian Bar Association in São Luís, Maranhão. The event brought together more than 130 councilors from 17 cities in Maranhão and was organized by the Union of Councilors and Municipal Chambers (UVCM). In addition, COESUS – Coalition No Fracking Brazil for Water and Life – participated, a campaign by the Arayara International Institute, which helped organize the event.
On the first day of the meeting, COESUS delivered to each parliamentarian a “municipal kit” against fracking, containing explanatory folders, warning posters, stickers, buttons and the model of Municipal Law against fracking, which can be adapted for each city by local legislators.
The technician Suelita Röcker, from ARAYARA, started the event with a training session on the theme “Fracking: a threat to the future of Brazil” , addressing the risks and impacts of the method in the municipalities of Maranhão. The councilors present reported not having information about the techniques presented and proposed the elaboration of a motion asking the governor for a five-year moratorium, so that everyone can deepen their knowledge about hydraulic fracturing. All representatives of the cities present at the event signed the motion and pledged to present bills against fracking in their municipalities.
Technician Suelita Röcker speaking at the National Meeting of Municipal Legislative Members and the Women Councilwoman Forum, held at OAB – Maranhão
The COESUS communication team covered the event, interviewing participants who spoke out against fracking. On the second day of the meeting, two candidates for governor of the state, Simplício Araújo (Solidariedade) and Lahesio Bonfim (PSC) , were present and were asked about the energy plans proposed for their mandates.
The event started the series of face-to-face actions by COESUS – Coalizão Não Fracking Brasil – in Maranhão and strengthened the fight against the method in the state. It ended with the negotiation of three public hearings in the municipalities of Santa Inês, Balsas and Loreto, where councilors defended the prohibition of the use of this technique. The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of municipal legislators to the protection of the environment and the search for a sustainable future, free from the risks and negative impacts of fracking.
