Despite the announcement of new regulations by the Alward Government aimed at protecting homeowners, the provincial Green Party remains opposed to shale gas development.
Party President Janice Harvey tells CHSJ News the method of extraction is extreme. She likens it to exploding a bomb far beneath the ground in order to extract the natural gas.
According to the Greens, studies show the methane released through fracking makes this a greater contributor to greenhouse gas emissions than conventional coal and a net contributor to climate change. Harvey also warns toxic waste water is also produced.