Task Force backs shale gas as bridge to low carbon future
Shale gas could help the UK move to a low carbon economy, according to an industry-funded panel.
Group seeks court challenge to government fast-track fracking policy
A group opposed to the government’s policy on fast-tracking shale gas planning applications has launched a fundraising bid to mount a legal challenge.
Cuadrilla’s first Lancashire shale gas planning appeal underway
The first appeal by Cuadrilla against refusal of planning permission for shale gas exploration in the Fylde area of Lancashire is now underway.
Ministers to override local councils on fracking applications
As widely predicted, the government has announced measures to take decisions on fracking plans out of local authority hands. It will also consider ruling where companies appeal against a refusal of planning permission. A statement this morning by the Energy Secretary, Amber Rudd, and the Communities’ Secretary, Greg […]
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.
July 2015 fracking headlines
Our digest of July’s daily headlines about fracking, shale and onshore oil and gas developments in the UK and around the world, including: Reaction to refusal of Cuadrilla’s Lancashire fracking applications, including company announcement of appeals Government announces exclusion zones for fracking. Criticism over no ban on fracking […]
Shale developers need to make the case for fracking – Amber Rudd
The Energy Secretary, Amber Rudd, told MPs yesterday that shale gas developers needed to make the case for fracking to local communities. During a session of the Energy and Climate Change Committee, Mrs Rudd was asked how she would “bridge the gap” between the government’s views on shale […]
Ministers “selling” fracking fail to address public concerns – new research
The government will not win public support for fracking by behaving like a salesperson for the technique, a new study has concluded.
Don’t treat us like guinea pigs – residents respond to fracking report
Two residents’ groups in areas where Cuadrilla wants to test drill have accused the Task Force on Shale Gas of proposing to experiment with their health. The industry-funded Task Force, chaired by Lord Smith, published its latest report today on the impacts of fracking on health and local […]
Fracking report reads like industry shopping list – campaigners
Opponents of fracking in North Yorkshire have criticised the report by the Shale Gas Task Force published this morning for not representing their views. A statement from Frack Free Ryedale said aspects of the report read like “an industry shopping list” with very little input from local communities.
