PM’s fracking payment plan fails to win majority support for shale gas – poll
Theresa May’s idea to give money to people living near shale gas sites has failed to convince a majority to support fracking, according to new research.
What’s happening this week? 14-21 August 2016
Lord of the Rings inspired Don’t Frack The Shires walk and meeting, along with information stalls, drop-in events, presentations, discussions, and a consultation deadline. All this week in DrillOrDrop’s round up of events about fracking, onshore oil and gas and the reactions to them.
Autumn decision on legal challenge to Ryedale fracking plans
Friends of the Earth and Frack Free Ryedale have been told that a decision on their legal challenge to the approval of Third Energy fracking plans will be made before the end of October.
Police monitoring group offers guidance on the role of security guards at anti-fracking protests
Anti-fracking campaigners who are filmed by security guards outside oil andgas sites can apply to obtain copies of footage held on them, according to a new briefing.
Spend shale revenues on renewables and energy efficiency, says fracking supporter
A company which supports the shale industry has proposed that proceeds from fracking should be used to makes homes more energy efficient and to pay for household renewable energy schemes.
What’s happening this week? 8-14 August 2016
Deadlines, meetings, information stalls and fundraisers this week in DrillOrDrop’s round up of events about fracking, onshore oil and gas and the campaigners around them.
Local people have first call on shale wealth fund, says government, as consultation opens
People have 11 weeks to comment on government proposals for payments from a shale wealth fund in a consultation which opened today.
PM proposes individual payments to shale gas residents – opponents say it’s a bribe
The Prime Minister has intervened in proposals for a shale wealth fund to include an option to make direct payments to people affected by fracking.
July 2016 drilling headlines
DrillOrDrop’s digest of the past month’s news about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments in the UK and around the world.
Rathlin Energy granted environmental permit for West Newton B
Work on new exploratory gas wells in East Yorkshire could begin later this year after the Environment Agency announced it had granted Rathlin Energy a permit for its new site at West Newton.
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