Youth climate campaigners issue demands to leading councillor
Youth climate campaigners living in the area of the UK’s only fracking site secured a meeting with a senior county councillor this afternoon.
Environment Agency “no longer able to regulate fracking” – Labour
Fracking companies can “railroad” through their interests because the Environment Agency has been “drained” of resources, a Labour energy spokesperson told delegates at the party’s conference.
Photo post: Huge crowds turn out for UK climate strikes
DrillOrDrop’s picture round-up of climate rallies in the UK.
UN urged to back global fracking ban as millions prepare to join climate protests
On the eve of tomorrow’s international climate strikes, more than 450 celebrities, activists and campaign organisations have urged the United Nations to endorse a worldwide ban on fracking.
Methane spiked at 40+ times average levels during work on Third Energy gas site
The concentration of climate-changing methane peaked when Third Energy carried out maintenance on a North Yorkshire gas site, researchers have found.
Cuadrilla fracking suspension to continue during investigation – government
The business minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, has confirmed that Cuadrilla will not be allowed to resume fracking at its Preston New Road site near Blackpool until last month’s record-breaking tremor has been investigated.
IGas wins more time for exploration
IGas has been granted extra time for exploration work in six oil and gas licences awarded three years ago.
