por Comunicação Arayara | set 23, 2022 | Fracking |
Group of city councilors received the Coalition No Fracking Brazil for Water and Life for a conversation about the effects of the practice
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 municipality of Riachão, in Maranhão, in the region of Chapada das Mesas, was visited by the team from COESUS – Coalition No Fracking Brazil for Water and Life, a campaign by the Arayara International Institute, on September 23, 2022. At the city hall councillors, a meeting was held with representatives of the local legislature, with the presence of the president of the house, Uelton Silva Canuto and councilors Welligton Alves Paz (known as Jaba), Edivan Oliveira da Silva (Edivan Paixão), Wanderson Moreira and Júnior dos Santos Pinto.
Aware of the negative impacts of fracking, the councilors undertook to deepen their studies on the subject and received a proposal for a municipal law that would make it difficult for oil companies to enter the exploration of shale gas through fracking in Riachão. Councilors said they were determined to take action to defend the municipality against the risks associated with this practice.
The presence of the COESUS team provided updated and scientifically based information on the impacts of fracking. During the meeting, studies and reports from other locations affected by this activity were shared, in order to make municipal representatives aware of the harmful effects on water, health, agriculture and the environment.
por Comunicação Arayara | set 23, 2022 | Fracking |
Event took place in Nova Colinas and featured speeches from COESUS about the impact of fracking
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 Field Day event, held in Novas Colinas, Maranhão, on September 23, 2022, brought together about 50 family producers on the property of Mr. Domingo Leão. The initiative, promoted by AGERP – State Agency for Agricultural Research and Rural Extension of Maranhão, had the participation of COESUS – Coalition No Fracking Brazil for Water and Life, a campaign by the Arayara International Institute, which gave a lecture on the impacts of fracking in family production.
The main focus of the event was cassava production and several rural producers shared their experiences on planting, handling, harvesting and other specifics related to the crop. During the discussions, some producers approached the COESUS team to address the direct impacts caused by fracking on their agricultural activities. They expressed concerns and inquired about viable alternatives for power generation on their properties.
The COESUS technician, Suelita Röcker, explained about renewable energy and highlighted the importance of seeking sustainable alternatives that do not compromise people’s health and the environment. In addition, a representative of CAIXA Econômica Federal, present at the event, indicated possible financing options so that producers could install renewable energy systems on their properties.
The Field Day was also attended by the mayor of Novas Colinas, Josei Rego Ribeiro, the deputy mayor, Mariana Pinto Ribeiro and local councilors. During the meeting, COESUS took the opportunity to dialogue with government representatives and invite them to participate in a public session that took place on the same day.
por Comunicação Arayara | set 23, 2022 | Fracking |
The COESUS team made a speech at the invitation of parliamentarians from the city of Maranhão
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 COESUS team – Coalition No Fracking Brazil for Water and Life, a campaign by the Arayara International Institute, was invited by the councilors of Novas Colinas, in Maranhão, to participate in a public session held at the City Council on September 23, 2022. The group shared information about the risks of exploiting shale gas using the fracking method in the municipalities of Maranhão. The plenary was attended by 8 councilors and more than 10 representatives of the local community.
The invitation was made after a conversation with the president of the Rural Union of Farmers and Farmers of Nova Colinas, Ivanete Carvalho da Silva, and other farmers linked to the body. The conversation dealt with the risks of hydraulic fracturing and, after that moment, one of the councilors present called the COESUS team to speak at the City Council.
During the session, all those present raised doubts and questioned the interests of the oil industry in relation to the exploitation of shale gas through fracking. The mayor asked several questions about the impacts, and the COESUS technician, Suelita Röcker, answered based on scientific studies and practical experiences.
At the end of the training, each councilor explained his views against fracking and reaffirmed his commitment to defending the life and well-being of the population. They pledged to present a law that would make it difficult for oil companies to explore fracking in the municipality.
por Comunicação Arayara | set 23, 2022 | Fracking |
A equipe da COESUS fez uma fala a convite dos parlamentares da cidade maranhense
O que é o fracking?
O fracking – também chamado de fraturamento hidráulico – é um processo que envolve a injeção de grandes volumes de água, produtos químicos e areia, a alta pressão, em camadas de rocha do subsolo para liberar o gás natural que está preso. Apesar de ser uma técnica já utilizada em vários países, ela é controversa por causar danos ambientais e ecológicos, incluindo contaminação da água subterrânea, liberação de gases de efeito estufa, terremotos induzidos etc.
A equipe da COESUS – Coalizão Não Fracking Brasil pela Água e Vida, uma campanha do Instituto Internacional Arayara, foi convidada pelos vereadores de Novas Colinas, no Maranhão, para participar de uma sessão pública realizada na Câmara Municipal no dia 23 de setembro de 2022. O grupo compartilhou
informações sobre os riscos da exploração de gás de xisto pelo método de fracking nos municípios maranhenses. O plenário contava com a presença de 8 vereadores e mais de 10 representantes da comunidade local.
O convite foi feito após uma conversa com a presidente do Sindicato Rural de Agricultores e Agricultoras de Nova Colinas, Ivanete Carvalho da Silva, e outros agricultores ligados ao órgão. A conversa tratou sobre os riscos do fraturamento hidráulico e, após esse momento, um dos vereadores presentes chamou a equipe da COESUS para uma fala na Câmara Municipal.
Durante a sessão, todos os presentes levantaram dúvidas e questionaram os interesses da indústria petrolífera em relação à exploração do gás de xisto através do fracking. O presidente da Câmara Municipal realizou diversas perguntas sobre os impactos, e a técnica da COESUS, Suelita Röcker, respondeu com embasamentos em estudos científicos e experiências práticas.
Ao final da capacitação, cada vereador expôs suas colocações contra o fracking e reafirmou o compromisso de defender a vida e o bem-estar da população. Eles se comprometeram a apresentar uma lei que dificulte a entrada de empresas petrolíferas para a exploração de fracking no município.
por Comunicação Arayara | set 20, 2022 | Fracking |
El equipo de COESUS llevó a cabo una capacitación en contra de este método en la sede de AGERP en Balsas, Maranhão
¿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.
La sede de AGERP – Agencia Estatal de Investigación Agropecuaria y Extensión Rural – en Balsas, Maranhão, fue sede de una capacitación dirigida a representantes del sector agrícola, incluyendo sindicatos y cooperativas. También se llevó a cabo una conferencia de prensa, con la participación de afiliados de TV Globo en Maranhão, TV Mirante, SBT y TV Balsas. Las actividades tuvieron lugar el 20 de septiembre de 2022.
El equipo de COESUS – Coalición No Fracking Brasil por el Agua y la Vida, una campaña del Instituto Internacional Arayara, llevó a cabo la capacitación y posteriormente concedió entrevistas a los medios de comunicación presentes. Entre los temas tratados se encontraban los peligros de la explotación de gas de esquisto mediante la técnica del fracking en los municipios de Maranhão. Las estaciones de televisión convocaron a la población a participar en una audiencia pública que tuvo lugar el 21 del mismo mes en Balsas, con el objetivo de ampliar la movilización en defensa del medio ambiente y la calidad de vida.
Equipo de No Fracking Brasil en una audiencia pública en la ciudad de Balsas, Maranhão.
El director de AGERP, Manoel Carvalho Martins, invitó a COESUS a participar en un evento llamado Día de Campo, dirigido a agricultores familiares. En este evento, el equipo de COESUS tuvo la oportunidad de dar charlas sobre los impactos negativos del fracking, brindando información a los agricultores y reforzando la importancia de la preservación ambiental.
Esta asociación entre AGERP y COESUS muestra la preocupación conjunta por la agricultura familiar y la preservación del medio ambiente. El sector agrícola es fundamental para la economía de Maranhão, y la concientización sobre los peligros del fracking garantiza la sostenibilidad de las actividades agrícolas y la calidad de vida de las comunidades rurales.
