COP26: Countries urged to strengthen climate commitments in draft treaty
The first version of the COP26 climate agreement was published this morning with calls for countries to do more to cut carbon emissions.
July 2019 diary
Events in July 2019 and beyond about UK fracking, onshore oil and gas and campaigning
What’s happening this week? 20-26 August 2018
In this week’s listings Rally in south east England by EarthFirst summer gathering Jamie Bartlett and John Ashton to speak at rally outside Preston New Road Frack Free Scarborough visit Lancashire Seven local group meetings Plus regular gatherings
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 […]
Lancashire campaigners winning the battle against fracking, say climate change experts
A former climate diplomat told anti-fracking campaigners in Lancashire they were close to winning their battle against shale gas.
What’s happening this week? 26 February-4 March 2018
In this week’s listings: First Robin Hood vs Fracking workshops and parade; John Ashton and Jamie Peters speaking at Preston New Road; Opening day of examination in public of North Yorkshire Minerals Plan; Environment Agency drop-in meeting about oil exploration near Leith Hill; Know your rights training; National […]
Human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger to speak at tomorrow’s anti-fracking rally
The human rights advocate, Bianca Jagger, is on the line-up of speakers at a national anti-fracking rally in Manchester tomorrow.
Photo post: Don’t Frack Yorkshire rally
Anti-fracking campaigners gathered in York today for a Don’t Frack Yorkshire march and rally.
Updated: More reaction to Kirby Misperton fracking approval
On Monday evening, North Yorkshire County Council’s planning committee voted by seven to four in favour of an application by Third Energy to frack its existing well at Kirby Misperton in Ryedale. We reported on the immediate reaction from supporters and opponents of the proposal. This round-up has […]
Pick of the quotes from Third Energy fracking meeting
64 speakers gave evidence to North Yorkshire County Council today against Third Energy’s plan to frack at its existing KM8 well at Kirby Misperton. Many were local residents. Speakers included a professor, a baroness, a knight of the realm, a former climate diplomat and a current climate scientist, a […]
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