Scottish government confirms ‘no support for fracking’ but steps back from ban
As expected, the Scottish government has continued an indefinite moratorium on fracking and the unconventional oil and gas industry.
Environment Agency “no longer able to regulate fracking” – Labour
Fracking companies can “railroad” through their interests because the Environment Agency has been “drained” of resources, a Labour energy spokesperson told delegates at the party’s conference.
Photo post: Huge crowds turn out for UK climate strikes
DrillOrDrop’s picture round-up of climate rallies in the UK.
UN urged to back global fracking ban as millions prepare to join climate protests
On the eve of tomorrow’s international climate strikes, more than 450 celebrities, activists and campaign organisations have urged the United Nations to endorse a worldwide ban on fracking.
Fracking support up and opposition down – government survey
Support for fracking has recovered from a record low in the spring, according to results from the latest government attitudes survey. Opposition has fallen from a previous record high.
Government has 18 months to act on climate change – official adviser
The UK’s credibility to tackle climate change rests on government action over the next 18 months, the official adviser said today.
Surrey declares climate emergency as campaigners stage “die-in”
Conservative-controlled Surrey County Council has declared a climate emergency – almost unanimously.
Ellesmere Port inquiry decision delayed over climate change report
The decision has been delayed in the public inquiry into IGas plans to test the flow of its well at Ellesmere Port, the Planning Inspectorate has confirmed.
Minister responds to court ruling on fracking planning policy
The government has made its first public comment on the legal challenge which quashed a key section of planning policy on shale gas and fracking.
Cuadrilla breached permit over venting unburned methane at Lancashire frack site
The Environment Agency has warned Cuadrilla over allowing climate-changing methane to vent into the atmosphere from the Preston New Road fracking site.
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