National park gas plan backed by US-owned energy group
An American-owned hydrocarbon company is backing plans for gas production in the North York Moors National Park, it was revealed today.
“Everyone can do something, however small” – advice to Foxholes gas opponents
A tiny North Yorkshire village fighting a David and Goliath battle against gas drilling got advice last night from campaigns across the UK.
Prize winner sends solidarity message to Burniston opponents
Campaigners opposed to plans to drill and frack for gas in a North Yorkshire village have received a message of solidarity from a winner of the world’s foremost environmental award.
Official petition to ban all fracking tops 10,000
An official online petition calling for a ban on all forms of fracking has passed an important milestone.
Questions remain over Foxholes gas plan
Many residents who attended an information meeting about gas drilling in a North Yorkshire village said they were unconvinced about the plans.
Burniston MP to quiz minister on fracking ban
The MP for the North Yorkshire village of Burniston, where there are plans for a form of fracking, has promised to question the government on its commitment to ban the process.
Balcombe loses appeal over Angus Energy oil test
Residents in Balcombe in West Sussex have lost a legal challenge against testing an oil well in their village.
Officials back plans to import wastewater to Brockham oil site
Planners are supporting proposals to tanker wastewater from oil wells in southern England to inject into site in a Surrey village to boost production.
Biscathorpe appeal – delay likely
The decision over plans to extract oil in the Lincolnshire Wolds looks likely to be delayed.
“No significant environmental impact” from gas drilling at Foxholes – planners
Plans to explore for gas near a village between Scarborough and Bridlington will not need a detailed environmental assessment, council officials have decided.
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