Updated: Fracking earthquakes are unpredictable and could damage buildings – new research
The government is standing by its moratorium on fracking in England after new research concluded that induced earthquakes were hard to predict and manage.
Inspector seeks views on court ruling over government support for fracking
Work to finalise policies that will shape fracking in North Yorkshire has been put on hold because of a landmark legal ruling.
Campaigners challenge “draconian” oil and gas protest injunctions in court and at sites
Environmental campaigners are counting on protesters and senior judges to protect hard-fought rights which they say are under threat from powerful and wealthy onshore oil and gas companies.
Geologists challenge oil companies’ comments on Surrey earthquakes
Statements made by two oil companies about the recent cluster of earthquakes in Surrey have been challenged by geologists.
Weekend long read: The blueprint for fracking needs a rethink
Mark Robinson, Campaigns and Policy Assistant at Campaign to Protect Rural England, argues that radical changes are needed to national planning policy to prevent the threat of fracking to the countryside and the communities who live and enjoy it.
Residents unhappy with oil and gas consultations in south east England – MEP’s survey
Most people were not consulted by oil and gas companies about developments in the neighbourhood and the vast majority were unhappy with the industry’s approach to public engagement, according to new research.
Restore balance between rights of protesters and drilling companies – MEP
The Green Party’s MEP for south east England has called for review of guidance given to police at anti-drilling protests in Sussex.
Minister’s Lancashire fracking decision has “unleashed a dragon” says community group
Last week’s decision by a government minister to reopen the planning inquiry into one of Cuadrilla’s fracking sites in Lancashire has made local people more determined to fight it, a spokesperson for the community has told DrillOrDrop.
Ryedale MP accused of “getting into bed” with fracking companies
Campaigners against fracking in the Ryedale district of Yorkshire have accused the local MP of betrayal and acting as an industry spin doctor after he announced plans for a private meeting with four leading shale gas companies. DrillOrDrop reported yesterday that the Producers’ Summit, organised by the Conservative […]
BBC reveals how it tried to get oil companies and politicians to join Fernhurst fracking debate
16th July 2014 The BBC explained this morning how it encouraged oil and gas companies and politicians to take part in its live fracking debate at Fernhurst – even though none chose to attend.
