AFP: Romanians protest against Chevron shale gas plans
Thousands of Romanians protested on Monday against plans by the US company Chevron to explore for shale gas in eastern Romania.
"I have three children and I want them to grow up within a safe environment with clean water. Exploring for shale gas threatens to contaminate ground water," Alina Secrieru, a 39-year old nurse from the Barlad region told AFP.
"No fracking", "Chevron go home", "We say no to shale gas", read some of the banners carried by protesters who came from Barlad and surrounding villages.
Chevron obtained a vast concession in this poor and rural area of Romania to prospect for shale gas. MORE
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