MPs to debate government plans to fast-track fracking
Government proposals to relax the planning rules for shale gas sites are due to be discussed for the first time in the chamber of the House of Commons.
Earthquakes top fracking questions to minister
The regulation and impact of induced earth tremors accounted for more than a third of the parliamentary answers about fracking from the energy minister this week.
Breaking: Campaigners win court challenge over government support for fracking
The campaign group, Talk Fracking, has won a challenge against government support in planning policy for fracking.
News updates Day 11: IGas Ellesmere Port inquiry
This post has news updates from the eleventh day of the inquiry into IGas plans to test its well at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.
Cuadrilla’s fracking site released climate-changing methane into the atmosphere
Data from Cuadrilla’s fracking site near Blackpool has confirmed that the company vented the powerful greenhouse gas, methane, while it was testing the well last month.
Cuadrilla wants to use more chemicals to improve fracking at shale gas site
The shale gas company, Cuadrilla, is seeking permission to add new chemicals to its fracking operations in Lancashire.
Picture post: Hundreds attend ‘Fracking in Lancashire’ event
An estimated 350 people attended an event near Cuadrilla’s Preston New Road shale gas site to discuss the impacts of fracking on residents.
Government survey: Earthquake fears push up opposition to fracking – support drops again
Opposition to fracking has risen to near record levels in the latest government public attitudes survey with a big increase in concern about earthquakes. Support for fracking fell to a joint record low.
Time for comprehensive review of health impacts of fracking, say doctors
A government adviser has been accused of “negligent failure” for refusing to revise a report on the health impacts of fracking.
Government accused of breaking its own guidelines on shale gas consultation
An anti-fracking campaign group has lodged a formal complaint against the government over a public consultation on changing the planning rules for shale gas drilling.
