2021 review of the year
2021 was a year when key decision-makers, institutions and the public said no to the onshore oil and gas industry, often for the first time.
Fracking opposition more than double support – new government survey
More than twice as many people oppose fracking than support it, according to a new government survey published today.
Planners back more time for IGas shale site at Misson
Nottinghamshire planners are recommending IGas should be given three more years to evaluate shale gas at a site near the village of Misson.
Date set for appeal hearing over Surrey oil production
The Court of Appeal has scheduled a date for a legal challenge about the climate impact of oil production at the Horse Hill well site in Surrey.
Fracking support drops and opposition rises– latest government survey
Support for fracking fell to its lowest level in the latest phase of a government survey of public attitudes, published today.
MPs divided over protest policing bill
Opposition MPs have criticised government plans to give police greater powers to control protests as “draconian, undemocratic and disproportionate”.
Fractured debate – what the latest research says about hardening attitudes to shale gas
Support for fracking has declined over the past decade and opposition has become more deeply entrenched, a new study of public attitudes in the UK has concluded.
Campaigners claim victory over UKOG injunction
Opponents of a High Court injunction against protests at oil sites in southern England are celebrating news that it is being scaled back.
2020 review of the year
2020 was a frack free year in the UK because the shale gas industry failed to persuade ministers to lift blocks on the process.
Updated picture post: fracking day of action
Opponents of fracking held a demonstration outside BP’s headquarters in London as part of an international day of action.
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