August 2019 headlines
This month, Cuadrilla began fracking its second well at Preston New Road, near Blackpool. 12 days later it was ordered to stop after causing the UK’s largest fracking-induced earth tremor.
Labour leader joins Lancashire campaigners to demand ban on fracking
Jeremy Corbyn met campaigners outside Cuadrilla’s shale gas site near Blackpool this afternoon and repeated his call on the government to ban fracking.
Boris Johnson on fracking and what campaign groups say he needs to do now
Environmental campaigners have called on the new Conservative leader, Boris Johnson, to ban fracking.
Health professionals urge PM to “secure her green legacy by banning fracking”
A group of 143 doctors, nurses and health specialists has called on Theresa May to ban fracking in her final fortnight in office.
Conservative group pledges to ban fracking as shale company explores hydrogen for heating
A Conservative group has defied party policy by proposing a ban on fracking.
Campaigners question timing of consultation on Northern Ireland fracking licence
An application for a licence to explore for shale gas in south west County Fermanagh has prompted questions and opposition among anti-fracking campaigners and local people.
Protest outside SNP conference calls for fracking ban
Opponents of fracking called today on the Scottish government to ban fracking “once and for all”.
International tribunal recommends worldwide ban on fracking
A panel of judges at an internationally-recognised tribunal has urged the United Nations to ban fracking.
UN committee urges UK government to ban fracking
A committee of the United Nations has recommended the UK government consider a complete ban on fracking.
UN urged to ban fracking to safeguard UK women
The actor and UN human rights champion, Amber Heard, is among a group of campaigners, academics and environmentalists who are urging the United Nations today to ban fracking to protect the health of women in the UK.
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