CCC backs limits on UK oil and gas production and a presumption against future exploration
The UK’s official advisor on climate change has said it would support a government presumption against future oil and gas exploration.
Frack site flare disappears from view
One of the flare stacks at Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking site was no longer visible this morning.
Shale supporters challenged over fracking facts
The accuracy of facts supporting calls to lift England’s fracking moratorium have been contested.
“No new fossil fuel projects compatible with stable climate” – campaign group
Opponents of fossil fuel developments in southern England have described the government’s climate criteria for future oil and gas licences as “inherently flawed”.
Councillors back local fracking controls for North Yorkshire
A council which backed fracking nearly six years ago has adopted new planning rules that could restrict proposals for the controversial process.
Medical leaders urge ministers to end new oil and gas exploration
Medical leaders have called on the UK government to halt new oil and gas exploration to avoid further damage to the nation’s health.
Mass support for windfall tax on oil and gas companies
More than three-quarters of people want a windfall tax on fossil fuel companies, according to a national survey published today.
Northern Ireland minister backs moratorium on all onshore oil and gas
Northern Ireland’s economy minister has proposed a moratorium on onshore oil and gas operations followed by legislation to ban it.
Maps show which East Yorkshire villages could be drilled under by oil and gas company
Oil and gas wells planned in East Yorkshire could be drilled under five villages, new maps have revealed.
Comments deadline approaches on three more years at West Newton-B
People have until the end of this week to respond to proposals to extend the life of the West Newton-B oil and gas site in East Yorkshire.
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