Death of anti-fracking campaigner Ian Crane
Tributes have been paid to the opponent of fracking, Ian R Crane, who died last week (25/2/2021) after a long illness.
Environment Agency urged to oppose Isle of Wight drilling plans on climate grounds
The Environment Agency is being urged to oppose oil drilling plans on the Isle of Wight after its leader said “fast thinking” was needed to tackle climate change.
Updated picture post: fracking day of action
Opponents of fracking held a demonstration outside BP’s headquarters in London as part of an international day of action.
Picture post: Vigil at Horse Hill
Opponents of oil production in Surrey gathered to decorate fencing outside the Horse Hill site this morning as a legal challenge began at the High Court.
“Hydrogen no justification for oil and gas expansion” – new paper
The use of hydrogen to help meet UK carbon targets does not justify an expansion of the onshore oil and gas industry, campaigners said today.
“Time for fracking industry to move on”, say campaigners on moratorium anniversary
Opponents of fracking have used the first anniversary of the moratorium on fracking in England to call for the shale gas industry to give up.
Climate protests at Ineos sites
Activists from Extinction Rebellion Scotland have blocked entrances to the Ineos petrochemical plant at Grangemouth in Falkirk.
Updated: UK anti-fracking groups join campaign against Ineos complex in Antwerp
UK anti-fracking campaigners have joined calls to block an expansion plan by the petrochemical company Ineos in Belgium.
Report challenges industry arguments for UK onshore oil
The UK does not need more onshore oil to deliver energy security, net zero emissions, jobs or feedstocks, a new report has concluded.
Brighton father pleads not guilty over Horse Hill oil rig protest
A management consultant from Brighton has denied aggravated trespass at a virtual court hearing following a 12-hour protest on the rig at the Horse Hill oil site in Surrey.
