Fracking opponent detained under the Terrorism Act
A prominent anti-fracking campaigner has revealed that he was detained under the Terrorism Act at Exeter Airport just before Christmas.
Triumphant week for UK fracking but plenty of ‘buts’ remain
Supporters of the fracking in the UK should be celebrating this weekend after three wins in as many days.
November 2015 fracking headlines
Our digest of November’s headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments – and reaction to them, including: Government announces it will take final decision on Cuadrilla fracking appeals Rathlin Energy gets three more years to operate West Newton A site in East Yorkshire IGas declares […]
Record level of opposition to fracking – government survey
The latest findings from an ongoing government survey show the highest level of opposition to shale gas exploitation so far.
October 2015 fracking headlines
Our digest of October’s headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments – and reaction to them – in the UK and around the world.
Growing opposition to shale gas extraction, particularly among women – survey
The government must be prepared for significant grass roots opposition if it pushes ahead with plans to fast track shale gas, a public opinion survey published today concludes.
Opposition to fracking rises as people know more about it – survey
The more people know about fracking, the more likely they are to oppose it, according to the results of a government survey released today.
No prosecutor for Barton Moss fracking protest trial is “inexcusable” – judge says
A judge in Manchester said the failure of prosecutors to provide a barrister for an on-going case involving the IGas drilling site at Barton Moss was “inexcusable” and “unacceptable”.
Fracking refusal: What the opponents of Preston New Road said
Pat Davies, Preston New Road Residents’ Group “Absolutely ecstatic. The community can breathe again. This has had a huge impact on peoples’ lives. We are delighted the committee have spent enough time considering this. I am delighted that Cllr Green was the voice of reason. We also owe […]
More criticism of council advice on Preston New Road fracking plans
Residents opposed to Cuadrilla’s application to frack at Preston New Road in Lancashire have complained that the county council’s planning officer had undermined the scale of objections.
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