Villagers visit fracking site that is now producing clean energy
Campaigners have visited a fracking site in North Yorkshire which is now piloting renewable energy.
Scientists warn current fossil fuel emissions will breach 1.5C warming limit
Greenhouse gas emissions from existing fossil fuel infrastructure are enough to burst through the critical limit of 1.5C in global temperature rise, a major new report warned today.
Campaigners back onshore wind to replace fossil fuel energy
The UK is relying on emerging technologies for carbon reduction that may not work, a campaign network has argued.
People “strongly in favour” of using old gas wells for geothermal scheme – consultation
More than 80% of people have supported plans for reusing former gas wells in North Yorkshire to provide renewable energy, according to survey findings published today.
UKOG accounts look beyond Weald oil and gas
UK Oil & Gas plc is investigating international oil and gas projects and renewable schemes at home, the company’s annual accounts said today.
Third Energy seeks geothermal heat from old Ryedale gas wells
A company that tried to frack in North Yorkshire three years ago says it wants to re-use old gas sites for renewable energy.
Drop support for fracking to protect climate, urge academics
Twenty-nine academics have called on governments and scientists to withdraw their support for fracking because of its climate change impacts.
Spend shale revenues on renewables and energy efficiency, says fracking supporter
A company which supports the shale industry has proposed that proceeds from fracking should be used to makes homes more energy efficient and to pay for household renewable energy schemes.
Ban fracking Mr Prime Minister – Mark Ruffalo
On the eve of the public inquiry into Cuadrilla’s Lancashire shale gas plans, the Oscar nominated actor, Mark Ruffalo, has urged the Prime Minister to ban fracking in the UK. In an interview with the campaign group, Friends of the Earth, the US actor said David Cameron was […]
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