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.
Opponents of a High Court injunction against protests at oil sites in southern England are celebrating news that it is being scaled back.
2020 was a frack free year in the UK because the shale gas industry failed to persuade ministers to lift blocks on the process.
Opponents of fracking held a demonstration outside BP’s headquarters in London as part of an international day of action.
Surrey planners are recommending approval of plans by UK Oil & Gas to explore for gas near Dunsfold when the proposal is considered a second time next week.
More than a third of people oppose fracking for shale gas while just under a quarter support it, according to the latest data from a government survey released this morning.
A company that tried to frack in North Yorkshire three years ago says it wants to re-use old gas sites for renewable energy.
Support for fracking has risen and opposition fallen, according to results from a government survey published today.
Officials have supported plans by UK Oil & Gas for a new drilling site near the village of Dunsfold in Surrey despite opposition from local people and councils. A report published this evening has recommended the application be approved by the county council’s planning committee next week. It […]
Opposition to fracking has reached a record high of 45%, according to a quarterly government survey of public attitudes.