Shale supporters challenged over fracking facts
The accuracy of facts supporting calls to lift England’s fracking moratorium have been contested.
“No new fossil fuel projects compatible with stable climate” – campaign group
Opponents of fossil fuel developments in southern England have described the government’s climate criteria for future oil and gas licences as “inherently flawed”.
IGas to explore Cornish geothermal
The oil and gas company, IGas, announced today it is to explore geothermal energy sites in Cornwall.
Balcombe appeal underway
A challenge has begun to the refusal of testing at the Balcombe oil site in West Sussex.
Breaking: legal challenge fails on climate impact of onshore oil production – but judges divided
An environmental campaigner who brought a legal challenge over the climate impact of onshore oil production is considering taking her case to the Supreme Court after a divided ruling from judges.
Councillors back local fracking controls for North Yorkshire
A council which backed fracking nearly six years ago has adopted new planning rules that could restrict proposals for the controversial process.
Medical leaders urge ministers to end new oil and gas exploration
Medical leaders have called on the UK government to halt new oil and gas exploration to avoid further damage to the nation’s health.
Mass support for windfall tax on oil and gas companies
More than three-quarters of people want a windfall tax on fossil fuel companies, according to a national survey published today.
Residents welcome plugging of Cuadrilla’s “doomed” fracked wells
Opponents of fracking in Lancashire have welcomed Cuadrilla’s announcement that it is to plug and abandon shale gas wells near Blackpool.
Cuadrilla to plug Lancashire fracked wells
The fracking company, Cuadrilla, has announced it is to plug and abandon its two shale gas wells at Preston New Road site near Blackpool.
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