Snowy Standoff in New Brunswick as Anti-Fracking Protesters Fight for 'Next Seven Generations'

http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2013/12/01-0



'I think the community is standing up for the environment, and the police are protecting the company, and that's not right.'

Snowy Standoff in New Brunswick as Anti-Fracking Protesters Fight for 'Next Seven Generations'
- Andrea Germanos, staff writer
Published on Sunday, December 1, 2013 by Common Dreams

A snowy standoff took place in New Brunswick between Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and anti-fracking protesters on Sunday as Elsipogtog community members and their allies continue the fight to protect their land from shale gas exploration.

Twitter users captured a lineup of "protectors" facing police along Highway 11 where energy company SWN Resources has trucks conducting seismic testing for shale gas.

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The fight represents "a global issue," protesters say, and are calling for solidarity and for Monday to be a day of "emergency action."

“We are not giving up despite these harsh weather conditions, sacrificing time with our families, our jobs, our homes, not only to protect land, water and people but to ensure a brighter future for the next 7 generations. We are asking for more support, through road blocks to be in solidarity. This is not just an Elsipogtog issue, this is a global issue and we need to raise awareness. Show us support any way possible, sending thank you’s, road blocks, banners, even dropping by, all and every type of support is appreciated.”