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“Underground water sources in many places are threatened by the pollution produced in certain mining, farming and industrial activities, especially in countries lacking adequate regulation or controls. It is not only a question of industrial waste. Detergents and chemical products, commonly used in many places of the world, continue to pour into our rivers, lakes and seas”
Pope Francis, Laudato Si', 29
Touched by God’s mercy and compassion and fired by the inspiration of the Gospel and Catherine McAuley, Sisters of Mercy advocate, educate and demonstrate against fracking.
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Background
Fracking has implications for the human rights to health, water, food, housing, public participation, access to information and cultural rights. The violation of these rights impacts our entire world: from its animals and ecosystems, to communities and individuals.
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As climate change and environmental degradation have disproportionate effects on marginalized communities and those who did least to contribute to the climate crisis, Mercy Global Action calls for putting equity and human rights at the core of decision-making and action on climate change. Read more about climate justice, find resources, and learn how MGA advocates on climate issues at the United Nations
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We must face the reality of the destruction done to ‘our common home’ and our part in that and radically redefine our relationship with all Creation. Sisters of Mercy and our partners-in-Mercy are called to address two, often intersecting theme areas: the degradation of Earth and displacement of Persons, with a particular focus on eleven critical issues.