Avui i demà el dediquem, alguns diputats i diputades del Grup Verd Europeu, a abordar la qüestió del Fracking. Ho fem en forma de seminari (UNFRACKED), amb projeccions de documentals (Gasland) i debats amb experts i representants de Plataformes de territoris afectats.
GasLand 2010 v.o.s. from EnlaceSol on Vimeo.
En el cas de l'estat espanyol hem convidat a membres de la Plataforma Ridaura Junts contra el Fracking, Ripollès Junts Contra el Fracking, Plataforma Aturem el Fracking de La Segarra, i Plataforma Anti-Fracking de Castelló, a més de representants de diverses entitats que, com ICV, EQUO, IPV, Salvia, CCOO, Observatori del Deute o Ecologistas en Acción, entre d'altres, que treballen sobre la qüestió de diverses maneres.
El gruix de la conferència tindrà lloc demà, amb la següent estructura:
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
There are several myths circulating about the extraction of shale gas, coal bed methane and other unconventional fossils, through different methods, notably hydraulic fracturing. These include: - that the extraction of such fuels will bring prosperity to Europe - that we can replicate the economic boom of the US, without repeating their environmental mistakes - that shale gas and other UFFs are necessary transition fuels - that they are good for the climate - that we do not need any extra legislation in Europe to regulate these technologies - that the risks to public health are minimal.
These are just some of the many myths which will be discussed and debunked during the Greens/EFA Group's morning conference on unconventional fossil fuel extraction, alongside in-depth discussion of the legislative framework, and examples of "fracking-free" campaigns in Europe and the US. Speakers include researchers, academics, campaigners, economists, activists, NGOs, engineers and other stakeholders in this debate. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and debate from the floor.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
9:15-11:00
Part 1: Fracking-free zones and the legislative framework
Welcome and introduction by José Bové MEP
Presentation and Q&A of case study of fracking-free zones in Netherlands
Geert Ritsema, Campaign coordinator Friends of the Earth, Netherlands
Presentation from US Frack Action campaign
John Armstrong
Presentations from the floor
Presentation on European legislative framework
Helène Bras, lawyer, France
Questions & Answers / open debate
11:00-12:45
Part 2: Top myths about shale gas explained
Introduction and moderation by Carl Schlyter MEP
Shale gas extraction is good for the climate
Gabrielle Petron, University of Colorado
Q&A
The existing legislative framework is adequate
Mike Hill, oil & gas engineer, UK
Q&A
Short contribution from DG Environment
Q&A
Shale gas is good for the economy
Thomas Porcher, economist, France
Q&A
Shale gas poses minimal risk to public health
Sandra Steingraber (via skype)
Further questions/open debate
Presentation of Greens/EFA materials and conclusions
by Sandrine Bélier MEP
Així mateix, el marc del debat i la reflexió que afecta concretament a Catalunya el podeu trobar en el següent reportatge:
El fracking arriba a Catalunya from Marc Planagumà [pmn] on Vimeo.
