“Safe history of drilling” or “climate threat”? Two views of IGas Notts shale plans
Next week, councillors in Nottinghamshire will decide whether to give the go-ahead to the first shale gas exploration in the county.
What Notts planners say about IGas shale scheme at Misson?
Planners have recommended approval of the first shale gas exploration plans in Nottinghamshire.
Lancashire ‘Nana’ threatened with prison during Buckingham Palace protest
An anti-fracking campaigner has been served with court papers during a tea party protest opposite Buckingham Palace.
Breaking: Planners recommend go-ahead for IGas shale gas plans for Springs Road, Misson, Notts
Planners at Nottinghamshire County Council are recommending approval of a planning application by IGas to drill for shale gas at Misson in north Nottinghamshire.
Friends of the Earth condemns leak of draft ruling that fracking leaflet was “misleading”
The front page of today’s Times reports that the Advertising Standards Authority has backed complaints about an anti-fracking leaflet by Friends of the Earth.
Labour government will ban fracking in the UK + reaction
The shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary confirmed this morning that the next Labour government would ban fracking.
Fracking Week in Parliament – week ending 23 September 2016
In this week’s Fracking Week in Parliament: The Scottish Government, fracking and INEOS shipments Lobbying for shale gas in the European Commission
Recent research round-up: March-Sept 2016
This round-up looks at 44 recent studies about fracking published since late March 2016. Please let us know if we’ve missed a report you think should be included. Click here to get in touch.
Updated: Lancashire campaigner prepares for legal fight against government approval of Cuadrilla fracking plans
An anti-fracking campaigner launched a crowdfunding campaign tonight for a legal challenge to any government approval of Cuadrilla’s plans for shale gas exploration in Lancashire.
Majority of residents oppose fracking in a second Cheshire village
A majority of adults in a Cheshire village where IGas has bought land for shale exploration think fracking would be a bad thing, according to a new survey.
DRILL OR DROP? 