Campaigners vow to defend Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest from fracking
Opponents of fracking have vowed to defend Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire after it was revealed that the chemical company, INEOS, is preparing to explore for shale gas.
Review of 2016
2016 saw the first approvals for high volume hydraulic fracturing in the UK since fracking caused small earthquakes in Lancashire in 2011.
Happy Christmas from DrillOrDrop.com
DrillOrDrop.com wishes you a very happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you for supporting independent journalism during 2016. Between now and the New Year, we’ll be looking back over the past 12 months, beginning with our review of 2016. In 2017, we’ll continue to report on fracking, the […]
What the judge said about allowing fracking at Kirby Misperton
A High Court judge has rejected the legal challenge against planning permission to frack in North Yorkshire.
Breaking: Judge gives go-ahead for Third Energy’s North Yorkshire fracking site
In the past few minutes a High Court judge has backed plans by Third Energy to frack for shale gas at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire.
Picture post: Tina Rothery contempt of court case
Anti-fracking campaigner, Tina Rothery, is attending a court hearing in Preston facing a prison sentence for contempt of court.
UKOG to drill West Sussex oil exploration well in next six months
UK Oil & Gas Investments has announced it plans to drill an exploratory oil well at Broadford Bridge, near Billingshurst, in the first half of next year.
Third legal challenge underway to Lancashire fracking
A further attempt was announced today to overturn ministerial decisions on fracking in Lancashire.
High Court fracking challenge told council “underestimated” climate impact of Third Energy plans
The High Court has begun hearing a legal challenge to the approval of fracking in North Yorkshire.
Legal challenge next week to North Yorkshire fracking plans
A challenge to the approval of plans by Third Energy to frack for shale gas at Kirby Misperton will be heard in the High Court in London next week.
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