Energy bill “fails to ban fracking”
The government said today it would deliver its promise to ban fracking by outlawing the issuing of new onshore oil and gas exploration licences.
“Community said no for good reason” – response to fracking appeal
Lower-volume fracking in the North Yorkshire village of Burniston is the wrong project, at the wrong time, in the wrong location, local representatives said today in response to news that a drilling company is to appeal against the rejection of its plans.
Climate campaigners condemn Jackdaw approval
The government’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield, off Aberdeen, has been widely condemned by environmental campaigners.
Formal complaint against Environment Agency on Burniston permit
A formal complaint has been made against the Environment Agency (EA) over the way it has handled plans for gas drilling and lower-volume fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
“79 constituencies still at risk from fracking”
On the first full day of the Burnham government, campaigners have warned that people in 79 English constituencies could face a form of fracking unless a legal loophole is closed.
Horse Hill climate assessment “flawed”, say campaigners
A company’s assessment of the climate impact of oil production at Horse Hill in Surrey is flawed and any permission based on it would be unlawful, campaigners said today.
Government warned transition to clean electricity is not fast enough
Households are facing higher energy bills because the UK is not electrifying fast enough, government advisers warned today.
Ban must “shut the door” on all forms of fracking – campaigners
The government committed in today’s King’s Speech to a permanent ban on fracking – but there’s no still detail on which operations would be included.
Minister clears way for formal refusal of Burniston frack plan
North Yorkshire councillors are free to issue a formal refusal of plans by Europa Oil & Gas for drilling for gas and lower-volume fracking at Burniston, near Scarborough.
Residents urged to lobby Burniston fracking meeting
Two campaign groups are calling on residents to attend a lobby before a crucial council meeting due to decide plans to frack for gas at Burniston in North Yorkshire.
