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Summary Of The Documentary 'Gas Rush Stories'
Organic Farmers Struggle to Protect Land from Encroaching Fracking Industry

Through this analysis I will show how EcoWatch, paired their article with a great documentary on this issue called “Gas Rush Stories”, speaking with not only for organic farmers but the customers who buy the products from these farms. Their credibility is demonstrated through their partnerships with larger green energy and environmental organizations, and enhances the articles validity by taking it to those directly affected by this industry and looking at the steps in place and how these farms are affected by their new industrial neighbors. Speaking with numerous organizations that support their claim as well as bringing to light underlying issues not covered by the mainstream media in an attempt to show that not only is the industry unable to fully grasps or account for its own environmental impact but lawmakers aren’t doing enough to ensure that the end result of all the money exchanging hands, isn’t a state left t in ruin and our farming industry left to chance.
Their article is simply expanding on what the state and community is doing to make changes within fracking process and how it may be able to be regulated. Also, along with the documentary they are looking for ways to protect the crops and food sources that are very close to
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Kennedy Jr is dedicated to educating the communities and working with organizations to attain and promote legislation and ensure the preservation of our natural resources. It is the newest member of the 1% for the Planet (an alliance of business dedicated to creating a healthier planet). The creator of Gas Rush Stories Kirsi Jansa is an independent film maker and journalist in both the US and Finland. She has received numerous grants and awards for her series on the impacts of the Marcellus

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