Big energy companies proposed to start drilling for natural gas in the Karoo in South Africa, using a controversial drilling technique called fracking.
"Fracking" controversy in South Africa —
Big energy companies proposed to start drilling for natural gas in the Karoo in South Africa, using a controversial drilling technique called fracking.
Under the plans, the drilling will be done just outside the town of Sutherland in the Karoo, one of the most remote and beautiful places in South Africa.
"Fracking" controversy in South Africa —
Under the plans, the drilling will be done just outside the town of Sutherland in the Karoo, one of the most remote and beautiful places in South Africa.
The Karoo is located in the driest part of the country and campaigners warn that water in the area could become contaminated as a result of fracking.
"Fracking" controversy in South Africa —
The Karoo is located in the driest part of the country and campaigners warn that water in the area could become contaminated as a result of fracking.
The South African government has stopped licensing for fracking while it studies all the arguments. The fate of the Karoo, South Africa's most fragile landscape, could be decided by the end of March.
"Fracking" controversy in South Africa —
The South African government has stopped licensing for fracking while it studies all the arguments. The fate of the Karoo, South Africa's most fragile landscape, could be decided by the end of March.