In the recent mid-term elections, voters in Denton, Texas voted by a 58% majority to ban fracking in their community, the first city in the state to do so. Residents main concern was the health and safety risks of having the controversial oil and gas extraction facilities so close to their homes. In waging their successful campaign residents had to confront big business withits deep pockets and city officials. Nick Harper reports from Denton. teleSUR
