Don’t reverse Finch ruling, PM urged
The campaigner who won a landmark Supreme Court ruling on onshore oil and gas emissions is urging the prime minister to resist calls to overturn the judgement.
Balcombe MP seeks answers on oil industry impact on drinking water
The MP representing Balcombe, site of a controversial oil well in West Sussex, has asked the government how water supplies could be affected by the onshore industry.
Council quizzed over Horse Hill future
Campaigners have questioned council officials about whether a “viable” planning application is likely for the Horse Hill oil production site in Surrey.
Balcombe permission lapses – county council
Planning consent at the controversial Balcombe oil site in West Sussex has lapsed, officials confirmed today.
West Newton fracturing approved
An oil and gas site in East Yorkshire has got a go-ahead for reservoir stimulation, the site operator announced this morning.
U-turn on Wressle advice
Advice has been reversed on whether expansion of the Wressle oil site in North Lincolnshire needs a detailed study of the environmental impacts.
Balcombe well test: oil company misses notice deadline
A well test at the controversial Balcombe oil site – scene of daily anti-fracking protests in summer 2013 – is looking unlikely.
Guest article by David Eddy: Who advocates for Yorkshire’s water?
In this guest article, David Eddy examines Yorkshire Water’s response to plans to drill for gas at Foxholes in North Yorkshire, above one of the region’s main sources of drinking water. Mr Eddy is a member of the Drawing a Line in the Chalk Steering Group, which is […]
Keep block on fracking and cut onshore emissions – climate advisor
The government’s climate advisor has said the moratorium on fracking in England should not be lifted without an “in-depth” climate review.
Dorset oil expansion plan needs EIA – government
Plans for more drilling and another 10 years of production at an oil site in Dorset are likely to have “significant effects” on the environment, the government has ruled.
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