Final weeks of consultation on Scottish government policy against fracking
People have three more weeks to give their views on the Scottish government’s policy not to support fracking.
Minister urged to delay fracking in Lancashire until emergency plans are published
The government has been urged to delay a final decision on fracking near Blackpool because of local concerns about a lack of information on plans to deal with an emergency.
Birthday honours for fracking opponent and supporter
People at opposite ends of the fracking debate have received leading honours in the Queen’s birthday list, announced today.
UKOG seeks injunction to ban protests that aim to damage its business
The exploration company, UK Oil and Gas, has applied for a wide-reaching injunction against anti-drilling protests at sites in West Sussex and Surrey.
TV presenters join call on Government to block oil drilling off Bournemouth
Campaigners have described plans to drill for oil on the seabed off Bournemouth as a “reckless gamble” and urged the government to block it.
Ministers questioned over Kirby Misperton fracking plans
Fracking Week in Parliament MPs have questioned ministers in three departments over plans for fracking at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire.
Council agrees £160,000 restoration fund for Kirby Misperton fracking site – “deeply worrying” say campaigners
Opponents of Third Energy’s plans to frack in North Yorkshire have criticised a site restoration fund as inadequate.
Government considering fracking consent and cash for protest policing
The Government has confirmed it has received an application for hydraulic fracturing consent for Third Energy’s wellsite in North Yorkshire.
Landowners accuse government of “major failing” over liability for fracking
Landowners are demanding speedy action from the government about who should deal with the consequences if something goes wrong with fracking.
Direct action announced against fracking supply chain – Cuadrilla condemns the plans
The climate change campaign group, Reclaim the Power, has announced plans for a fortnight of direct action against companies which supply the fracking industry.
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