Government is the “enemy of the people” on fracking– former UK climate envoy
A former climate diplomat has accused the government of treating people with deception and cynicism over the regulation of fracking.
New fracking play sells out within weeks
More than 10,000 people have booked to see a play at Chichester Festival Theatre about reactions to fracking plans in a fictional village. All 33 performances of the new work by Alistair Beaton have sold out more than three months before it opens.
Leading fracking execs seek to sell shale to Yorkshire business
Senior executives representing five shale gas companies are heading to North Yorkshire next week to promote onshore drilling to business. Opponents of fracking have described the event as a lobbying exercise for plans to frack in the county. And they accuse the organisers of side-ling business figures from […]
Updated: Weald oil production could generate £52bn over 40 years – but thousands of wells needed
Oil production in the Weald in southern England could generate around £52 billion over 40 years, according to forecasts published today by EY.
Who wants to drill where? Spring 2016 update
Summary of recent activity on UK fracking and onshore oil and gas, including applications, consents and withdrawals.
Minister to speak to new group on fracking regulation
The Energy Minister, Andrea Leadsom, is the speaker at a new parliamentary group on shale gas regulation, which meets next week.
West Sussex seeks to exclude oil and gas drilling from protected landscapes
A new strategy in West Sussex seeks to prevent almost all oil and gas development in the South Downs National Park and the county’s two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Lancashire anti-fracking campaigners receive national environmental justice award
Two opponents of Cuadrilla’s plans to frack in Lancashire have won a national award established in memory of the campaigner, Sheila McKechnie.
Research raises questions over industry payments to shale gas communities
People living near proposed shale gas exploration sites have raised concerns over whether their communities will receive payments promised by the industry.
Reaction to fracking permits for Third Energy
Opponents of fracking have said they’re disappointed that the Environment Agency has granted three environmental permits to Third Energy to frack in North Yorkshire. Supporters of the scheme at Kirby Misperton have welcomed the news. Here’s our round-up of reaction. Link to permit details
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