antifracking
Opposing shale extraction
Antifracking describes opposition to hydraulic fracturing—the extraction of oil and gas by injecting high-pressure fluid into rock formations.
Antifracking activists and movements cite environmental concerns: groundwater contamination, earthquakes, and methane emissions.
The antifracking protesters blocked the drilling site.
Also spelled anti-fracking.
Public expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- marchRhythmic group walk
- petitionFormal written appeal
campaign · grassroots · lobbying · advocacy · coalition · boycott · picketing · nonviolent
Sudden ground movement
- groundwaterWater in underground rock
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- spillAccidental liquid release
- flaringExpanding outward suddenly
benzene · aquifer · disclosure
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- marchRhythmic group walk
petition · campaign · grassroots · lobbying · advocacy · coalition · boycott · picketing · nonviolent · moratorium
earthquakes
Sudden ground movement
- groundwaterWater in underground rock
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- spillAccidental liquid release
flaring · benzene · aquifer · disclosure
drilling
Hole-making by rotation
- extractionAct of removing
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- casingEnclosing cover or frame