Fracking review sent to ministers
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has submitted its scientific review of shale gas extraction to the UK government.
CCC warns of climate risk to investment in fracking
The government’s climate advisor has warned about the risks of investing in fracking.
Anti-fracking campaign on “high alert”
A network of anti-fracking groups is urging supporters to prepare for a government U-turn on the moratorium in England.
Minister to “consider next steps” on fracking
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has said he is preparing to consider the next steps on fracking.
Summer 2022 diary
DrillOrDrop’s diary of events in summer 2022 involving the UK onshore oil and gas industry and campaigns about it.
Government orders review of fracking science
The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has ordered a scientific review of the impact of fracking.
Data reveals where people reported damage from fracking earthquake
More than a third of damage reports following the UK’s strongest fracking-induced earthquake in Lancashire last year were from one town, according to data released this week.
Emissions from gas flares could be higher than industry estimates – new study
Emissions from flares – including climate-damaging methane – could be underestimated, according to new research published today.
“More fracking needed to understand risk” – earthquake expert
One of the UK’s leading seismologists says more shale gas wells must be fracked to assess the risk from tremors.
Residents demand answers on emergency planning at fracking site after recent tremors
Lancashire residents are demanding to know whether emergency planners have updated the risks from Cuadrilla’s shale gas site following the UK’s strongest fracking-induced earth tremor.
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