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Study calls for new fracking definition to close regulatory loopholes

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 14, 2021 • ( 9 Comments )

Council to close roads to West Newton-A wellsite again

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 13, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Views sought on Biscathorpe oil production plans in Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 10, 2021 • ( 24 Comments )

West Newton evaluation begins

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 9, 2021 • ( 7 Comments )

Government misses its own deadline on shale gas decisions by one year

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 8, 2021 • ( 8 Comments )

IGas 2020 accounts reveal cost of Covid-19

By Ruth Hayhurst on April 7, 2021 • ( 8 Comments )

Updated: Death of anti-fracking campaigner Ian Crane

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 28, 2021

Tributes have been paid to the opponent of fracking, Ian R Crane, who died last week (25/2/2021) after a long illness.

East Yorkshire declares a climate emergency on third vote

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 24, 2021 • ( 13 Comments )

East Yorkshire – one of the UK’s biggest carbon polluting areas – has declared a climate emergency after two earlier failed attempts.

Environment Agency urged to oppose Isle of Wight drilling plans on climate grounds

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 24, 2021 • ( 5 Comments )

The Environment Agency is being urged to oppose oil drilling plans on the Isle of Wight after its leader said “fast thinking” was needed to tackle climate change.

£9.9 billion still invested in fossil fuels by local government pension funds

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 23, 2021 • ( 44 Comments )

Billions of pounds remain invested in fossil fuels through local government pension funds, even though three-quarters of councils have declared a climate emergency, a new report reveals. 

Angus Energy to seek new drilling target at Lidsey

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 22, 2021 • ( 6 Comments )

Wells drilled at the Lidsey wellsite in West Sussex were probably on the edge of the oil reservoir, rather than the crest, the site operator has announced.

Government must “plug the carbon gap” in planning policy

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 22, 2021 • ( 12 Comments )

Urgent change is needed to assess the full impact of fossil fuel proposals on the climate, the government was told today.

Planners back Balcombe oil well test

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 19, 2021 • ( 15 Comments )

Council planners have supported proposals for a one-year well test at the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex, which saw daily protests in summer 2013.

Union Jack seeks to “attract new investors” with share consolidation

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 19, 2021 • ( 3 Comments )

The largest investor in the Wressle oil field, Union Jack Oil, is seeking to enhance its image and attract a wider group of investors by reducing the number of shares in the company.

Government minister to be asked to rule on West Newton oil plans

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 19, 2021 • ( 5 Comments )

The local government secretary is to be asked to decide whether an extensive environmental study is needed for expansion and production proposals at an oil site north of Hull.

Fracking moratorium doesn’t cover proppant squeeze – minister

By Ruth Hayhurst on February 18, 2021 • ( 42 Comments )

The energy minister has confirmed that a small-scale form of fracking, planned for a site in Lincolnshire, is not covered by the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.

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