Investigative journalist and environmental writer. Specialising in UK onshore oil and gas, fracking and the reaction to it.
Ten people were arrested when opponents of operations to explore for oil in southern England blocked the entrance to the site of the so-called Gatwick Gusher at Horse Hill in Surrey.
In this week’s listings Rally in south east England by EarthFirst summer gathering Jamie Bartlett and John Ashton to speak at rally outside Preston New Road Frack Free Scarborough visit Lancashire Seven local group meetings Plus regular gatherings
Friends of the Earth has called for a ban on the use of acid to stimulate the flow of oil and gas in onshore wells.
Statements made by two oil companies about the recent cluster of earthquakes in Surrey have been challenged by geologists.
The first shale gas exploration scheme in Derbyshire has been approved.
For the first time since 2013, a quarterly public attitudes survey for the government has not asked questions on whether people support or oppose fracking.
The leader of Conservative-controlled Derbyshire County Council has said government plans designed to fast-track shale gas will cut local authorities out of decisions with the biggest impact on communities.
A public inquiry will decide whether IGas should be allowed to test its gas well at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.
Permit breaches at Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road fracking site have risen to at least six, online publication of a report has confirmed.
Senior experts have signed a letter calling for a parliamentary inquiry into the health impacts of fracking.
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