Surrey campaigner takes on national planning policy in legal climate challenge
A campaigner’s legal challenge against oil production in Surrey has grown into a case to bring UK planning policy into line with climate change strategy.
UK climate assembly rejects fossil fuels and CCS
A key part of the UK government’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been opposed by the first citizens’ assembly on climate change.
Minister quizzed on Aurora’s fracking withdrawal
The government has been asked what assessment it has made of the decision by Aurora Energy Resources to drop its plans to frack near Formby in Lancashire.
Objections to Isle of Wight drilling top 670 in 17 days
A group opposed to plans to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight said its campaign had been boosted by more than 670 objections in 17 days.
Public health concerns about fracking were marginalised or ignored in England – new research
The UK Government and its advisers “marginalised, downplayed or ignored” public health concerns about shale gas exploration and fracking in England, new research has concluded.
Conservative MP opposes UKOG oil drilling plans on Isle of Wight
Bob Seely, the Conservative MP for Isle of Wight, has told campaigners he is against proposals to drill for oil at Arreton.
Guest post: Cheshire campaigners win “major and decisive fracking battle”
With the government announcement last week to postpone its decision on plans at IGas’s Ellesmere Port site in Cheshire, a member of Frack Free Upton reflects on, and celebrates, the local campaign against the onshore gas industry.
Campaigners challenge judge’s block to judicial review of Surrey oil production
Opponents of the Horse Hill oil site near Gatwick airport are seeking to overturn the decision of a High Court judge.
Live news updates: Councillors support plans for Third Energy Ryedale gas sites
This post has live news on Third Energy’s bid to extend the life of its gas production sites in Ryedale.
Review of 2019
2019 saw a Conservative government withdraw its support from fracking and introduce a moratorium on the process.
DRILL OR DROP? 