Welcome for Scotland’s new oil and gas powers
Opponents of fracking have welcomed yesterday’s announcement giving responsibility for onshore oil and gas to the Scottish government.
Autumn fracking report round-up
A quick reference guide to research studies on fracking and oil and gas extraction published during October and November 2014. Key issues include: Human rights of fracking Potential health impacts of shale exploration in Lancashire Impact of shale gas on the countryside Public attitudes Effect of environmental regulation […]
Bianca Jagger delivers report on the human rights impact of fracking to 10 Downing Street
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Breaking: new consultation on Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking plans
A statement from Lancashire County Council released within the past few minutes says there will be a new public consultation on Cuadrilla’s two planning applications for exploratory gas wells in the Fylde.
Fracking debate reveals fracturing support for government’s shale policy
The government was warned this morning it risked losing the support of Lancashire conservatives unless it strengthened regulation of fracking and improved the benefits of shale extraction for local people. During an adjournment debate on fracking, MPs accused ministers of “bowing down too easily” to the financial interests […]
Fracking risks underplayed and claims exaggerated – MP to argue
The former minister, Norman Baker, will call tomorrow for a shift away from fracking and towards renwables.
Lancashire letters
The pros and cons of Cuadrilla’s proposed planning applications in the Fylde area near Blackpool are being discussed in the letters page of the Lancashire Evening Post. As the decision date for the applications approaches, here’s a series of letters, against and in support of the plans, published in […]
Canterbury fracking debate
Seven people with an interest and expertise in fracking debated the question Should fracking be allowed in Britain? in front of an audience of around 200 people at Canterbury Christ Church University. Each of the panelists spoke for about seven minutes and then answered questions from the audience. […]
Drilling diary Nov-Dec 2014
What’s happening in late November/early December on fracking and onshore oil and gas? Sussex protest rally over Celtique Energie drilling site Adjournment debate on fracking, House of Commons Public meetings in Somerset and Surrey Film screening Court hearings on obstruction charges and eviction in East Yorkshire
Government to review fracking earthquake regulations
The government is planning to review rules designed to reduce the risk of earthquakes from fracking operations, a civil servant said this morning.
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