Picture post: Hundreds gather at fracking site for climate rally
A crowd estimated at more than 1,000 shouted “Cuadrilla go home” at a climate rally outside the company’s fracking site near Blackpool today.
It’s time to escalate direct action to protect the climate, say freed anti-fracking protesters
The three anti-fracking campaigners released from jail by the Court of Appeal yesterday said they would continue to take direct action against fossil fuels until they saw change.
Freed campaigners call for mass demonstration outside fracking site
Three campaigners freed today by the Court of Appeal have called on people to join a mass demonstration outside the UK’s first shale gas fracking site for seven years.
Vivienne Westwood joins Lancashire anti-fracking campaigners
The fashion designer and environmental campaigner, Dame Vivienne Westwood, joined protests against fracking in Lancashire.
Picture post: Hundreds join Sheffield anti-fracking rally
More than 400 opponents of fracking took part in a rally in Sheffield city centre today, according to organisers.
Communities take action against government plans to fast-track fracking
Opponents of government proposals to change the planning rules for shale gas developments have been taking part in protest events across England this week.
Campaigners plan national climate rally near Lancashire fracking site
Campaigners in Lancashire are planning a national climate rally near Cuadrilla’s shale gas site later this month.
Sailing governing body urged to oppose Ineos sponsorship of UK America’s Cup team
A group of campaigners, academics and environmental organisations has called on World Sailing to oppose the Ineos sponsorship of the UK America’s Cup team because of the company’s involvement in fracking.
Campaigners assemble model rig outside government department in protest at shale gas planning changes
Opponents of government plans to fast-track shale gas exploration assembled a 4m model drilling rig in Westminster this morning.
Picture post: Hundreds march through Preston in support of jailed anti-fracking protesters
Several hundred people demonstrated outside Preston Prison in support of three men who last week became the first people in the UK to be jailed for taking part in an anti-fracking protest.
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