As residents, how can we advocate for the health of our communities and stop fracking operations? Is it possible?
As residents, how can we advocate for the health of our communities and stop fracking operations? Is it possible?
Scenario
Fracking Fallout: A gas-rich mountain community is being courted by industry to allow hydraulic fracturing to extract natural gas. The governor/local leader is under political pressure to lift a previous state-mandated moratorium on such drilling due to the poor economic condition of the state, but residents are extremely concerned about the potential for groundwater and other environmental contamination and threats to human health. There have even been rumors of earthquakes caused by the fracking. Your team will need to define and characterize the risks from fracking to this community.
Answer the below questions based on the above scenario (Include APA style citation and in text citation to support each answer)
Questions
1)You mentioned community members can learn about fracking-related policies to mobilize innovative solutions. As residents, how can we advocate for the health of our communities and stop fracking operations? Is it possible?
2)The presentation states fracking will improve the quality of life for future generations due to gas independence and economic growth. However, the quality of life for current residents is being threatened. For example, you mentioned pregnant women are at risk for experiencing poor birth outcomes. What efforts are currently in place to protect the health and well-being of residents?
With hydraulic fracturing being such a controversial topic. It is commonly known that the action/process of fracking can impact water and air quality; this then has a direct impact on the health of the community (Knowledge at Wharton Staff, 2014).
3)When do the economic benefits outweigh the health risks for members of the mountain community? If a community like that of New York has banned fracking until further knowledge is gained what makes the economic benefits outweigh the risks fracking pose?
4)Will the local health department provide community members with health services to address any health effects that develop from fracking?
Requirements: all part answered long
Masters Public Health
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