Ban threat to British water

From: Colin Appleby, Taverner Way, Sheffield.

FRACKING is a major concern that appears to be proceeding at a pace (Steve Mason, The

Yorkshire Post, November 10). Now, I’m just a private individual born in Yorkshire in 1958 and I care deeply for Yorkshire. If our natural waterways are in danger of permanent damage, I feel that something should be done NOW.

The people of Yorkshire have not been properly consulted on this and certainly they have not been given the full facts.

Scotland has recently banned it, after consulting with the Scottish people, as have a number of other European countries. Wales is looking at the possibility of imposing a ban. They must have serious concerns which, in England, are being deliberately overlooked.

England, and particularly Yorkshire, is sleepwalking towards a massive environmental disaster – one which we will never ever recover from. Our natural waterways, our favourite beauty spots, our National Parks will be ruined and no individual will be held responsible as we are left to pick up the pieces.