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.
1,000+ academics call for review of fracking protest prison sentences
More than 1,000 academics have now signed an open letter supporting a review of last week’s prison sentence given to three men who took part in anti-fracking protests.
Anti-fracking protest outside shale gas site continues into third day
A protest outside Cuadrilla’s shale gas site near Blackpool has reached its third day.
Protest blocks Cuadrilla’s fracking site
A group of anti-fracking campaigners blocked the entrance of Cuadrilla’s shale gas site near Blackpool early this morning.
Anti-fracking campaigners rally in support of men jailed for lorry protest
Opponents of shale gas have been demonstrating their support for the first men sent to prison in the UK for protesting against fracking.
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