Intro to Bedrock Rights Global Action Against Fracking and Climate Change

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, has become a highly contentious issue with serious implications for the environment, public health, and human rights. By disrupting geological formations to extract oil and gas, fracking contributes significantly to climate change, pollutes water sources, and harms the rights of frontline communities, often low-income, Indigenous, or non-white populations. These groups bear the brunt of health impacts and environmental damage. Recent actions from international tribunals highlight the urgent need for accountability, revealing how governments and corporations frequently prioritize profit over people and ecosystems. Understanding the global impact of fracking is essential for addressing the interconnected crises of climate change and environmental justice in a way that ensures a sustainable future.

What Will You Learn?

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the challenges associated with fracking and its intersection with climate change and human rights. By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand how fracking affects the environment, including groundwater contamination and accelerated climate change.
• Explore the human rights violations associated with fracking, especially in marginalized communities.
• Discover the role of international human rights courts in addressing environmental injustice.
• Learn about key findings and rulings from recent tribunals, including their calls for global bans and systemic reforms.
• Gain the tools to critically evaluate how governments and fossil fuel corporations respond to the impacts of fracking.

This knowledge will help you understand the broader implications of fracking and engage in meaningful conversations about its future and the global movement for environmental justice.

How to Approach This Course

Start by watching the course video, which explains the environmental, social, and legal dimensions of the global fight against fracking. Pay close attention to the details of tribunal investigations and key examples, as they will help you answer the quiz questions at the end of the course.