Court suspends Ineos’s permit for work on Antwerp chemical complex
A court in Belgium has temporarily blocked the permit needed by Ineos to begin work on a major new chemical complex in Antwerp.
Time for comprehensive review of health impacts of fracking, say doctors
A government adviser has been accused of “negligent failure” for refusing to revise a report on the health impacts of fracking.
The acid debate – what the Environment Agency says about acidising oil and gas wells and how campaigners respond
The use of acid in oil and gas wells is dividing opinion across the country, particularly in southern England and parts of the East Midlands.
Fracking research and report round-up: August 2017
This post collates links to studies, briefings and reports from the past six months on fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry. It includes briefings on the industry and regulation, along with work on emissions, public attitudes to fracking, economic impacts, seismic effects and contamination risks.
Reproductive and developmental toxins found in fracking fluids and waste water
A study of more than 1,000 chemicals used in and created by fracking in the United States found that 15% were linked to reproductive and developmental health problems.
Guest post: Fracking – the regulatory gaps
Guest Post by Joanne Hawkins Regulation is a central issue in the shale gas debate. Yet, it has received very little in depth attention, with many reports and political statements assuming the presence of a ‘robust regulatory system.’ In this guest post, Joanne Hawkins discusses some of the […]
Cuadrilla reports Friends of the Earth over fracking leaflet
Cuadrilla Resources has confirmed it has reported a fracking leaflet produced by Friends of the Earth to the Advertising Standards Authority, saying it was misleading and scaremongering. The company says it has also reported FoE to the Charity Commission.
Ryedale businesses fight fracking – but Teesside industry welcomes drilling
More than 180 businesses have joined together to campaign against fracking in Ryedale, North Yorkshire.
Hazardous chemical banned at Cuadrilla’s Balcombe site
The Guardian reports that the Environment Agency banned Cuadrilla from using a hazardous chemical in its well at Balcombe but gave permission for another substance, despite residents’ concerns. Chris Wick, of the Environment Agency, told a meeting of around 270 Balcombe residents the banned chemical was antimony trioxide, […]
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