Leading organisations warn against new oil and gas fields
More than 140 environmental and social justice organisations have warned that opening new oil and gas fields would lock the UK into higher energy bills for longer.
What’s happening this week? 4-10 June 2018
In this week’s listings Former climate diplomat, John Ashton, visits campaigners at Preston New Road; Deadlines for comments on Balcombe permit; Closing date for participation in Ineos access case against National Trust at Clumber Park; IGas consultation event; Fracking motions at GMB conference and Sheffield City Council; Trades […]
“Police and judges should take a firm line with anti-fracking protests against shale gas suppliers” – union
The pro-fracking GMB union said today it had written to political leaders urging them to make sure the police and judiciary took “a firm line” with protesters that targeted shale gas suppliers.
Scottish Labour’s Claudia Beamish launches bid to ban fracking
Labour MSP Claudia Beamish has launched a public consultation as part of her attempt to ban fracking in Scotland.
GMB union votes on “moral duty” to frack for UK shale gas
One of Britain’s biggest trades unions has backed its leadership in favour of fracking for UK shale gas.
DRILL OR DROP? 