Government rejects MPs’ call for fracking ban
The government has rejected arguments for a moratorium on fracking and stricter regulation made by MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee.
Survey suggests local fracking support is a vote loser
Nearly a third of British voters said they would be less likely to vote for candidates who backed fracking in their own constituencies, according to a poll released today.
Drilling diary April 2015
Updated list of key events on fracking and onshore oil and gas in April 2015 National day of action Rallies Meetings Industry conference Planning appeal Hustings
Health charity calls for immediate ban on fracking over “serious health risks”
A new report by the health professionals’ charity, Medact, has concluded that fracking for shale gas poses significant risks to public health. The report, published today, calls for an immediate five-year moratorium to allow for an assessment of the effects on health and the environment.
Leading UK medics call for fracking ban
Eighteen leading UK doctors and medical academics have called for a ban on fracking.
Don’t “gold-plate” human rights when dealing with protest camps – ministers
The government has instructed local councils and the police to do more to stop protest camps, including those against oil and gas operations.
600+ election candidates sign frack free promise
More than 600 would-be MPs have so far promised to oppose fracking, according to figures from Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth.
300+ MPs did not vote on underground waste disposal
A measure to take the siting of underground radioactive waste dumps out of local control came into force today after approval by only 277 of parliament’s 650 MPs. More than 300 MPs did not vote.
Single regulator would command public confidence, says fracking task force, but residents want a ban
The industry-funded shale gas task force has called for a single regulator for the onshore oil and gas industry to win over public confidence. But residents consulted by the task force said they just want a ban.
Beware the no-frack promise at Billingshurst, campaigners warn
Campaigners are stepping up their opposition to an exploratory oil site near Billingshurst in West Sussex with a warning: beware the no-frack promise.
