Protest update: 18-24 December 2017
In this update on protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry: Blessing by buddhist monks at Kirby Misperton fracking site; Acquittal and dismissal of cases at protest trials.
Protest update: 11-17 December 2017
In this update on protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry Sit-down protest at Ryedale District Council meeting; Demonstration outside Lancashire County Council and BGS exhibition; Green Party deputy leader visits Kirby Misperton; Tag Barclays campaign; Results of court hearings; Support for North Yorkshire firecrews.
Updated: Two campaigners seek appeals against INEOS fracking protest injunction
Two anti-fracking campaigners are seeking appeals over the injunction granted to INEOS Shale against anti-fracking protests.
Guest Post by Paul Stafford: Free to Frack?
The Infrastructure Act unexpectedly made news last week with the closure of a loophole on fracking consent. Fracking in the UK now looks unlikely in 2017. But 2018 could be very different, with fracking now expected at two sites and shale gas companies looking for new locations. In this guest […]
Updated: National Trust defends opposition to INEOS seismic surveys as company begins legal action
Updated 7/12/2017 The National Trust has denied it acted unreasonably in refusing to allow the shale gas company, INEOS, to carry out geological tests on historic parkland.
Revealed: INEOS secret court evidence on hazards of shale site materials
The shale gas company, INEOS, has said some products which may be used at a proposed exploration site could cause cancer or birth defects if “permitted to escape”. They could also lead to mutations and were toxic to plants and animals.
INEOS protest injunction having a “chilling effect” on fracking debate, court told
Opponents of fracking are becoming over-cautious to avoid breaching an injunction granted to theUK’s biggest shale gas company, the High Court heard today.
Woodsetts villagers to send INEOS protest photo to Downing Street
People in the village of Woodsetts in south Yorkshire gathered this evening for a giant photo with pieces of tape printed with the INEOS logo stuck across their mouths.
What’s happening this week? 9-15 October 2017
In this week’s listings Tour by Canadian campaigner Jessica Ernst; Labour Day event at Kirby Misperton, N Yorks; Drop-in meetings on plans for underground geological observatory in Cheshire; Global Frackdown Day and International Day of Action on Climate Change.
What’s happening this week? 2-8 October 2017
In this week’s listings Exhibitions in Warsop for and against shale gas exploration; “Town hall” meeting to plan fracking research; Court case on Broadford Bridge protests; Green Party co-leader speaking at Preston New Road; Harvest Festival gathering at Kirby Misperton; Fundraising art auction
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