Monthly Archives: September 2011
When The Vale Says ‘No’, They Mean No.
Good news in Wales last night, as the Vale of Glamorgan council deferred on a planning application for a test well, after 50 protesters rallied outside the meeting. The campaign there ‘The Vale says No’ have been putting a load of pressure on the council – and it seems to be doing the trick… for […]
Vale council defer fracking gas test drilling decision
Councillors in the Vale of Glamorgan have decided to postpone their decision on whether to allow or refuse gas drilling until a site visit next month. For the full story check out BBC Wales >>
I`m pissed off about this! What should I do?
So you’re pissed off about fracking but don’t know what to do about it. Forming a local anti-fracking group in your area is and excellent response. You may not immediately have all the skills and free time that are needed to really make your voice heard but if you get together with a load of […]
Cuadrilla`s Big Gas Results: the devil in the details
Cuadrilla’s press conference and wine and dine dinner hosted for councilors of all levels last Wednesday in Blackpool was aimed at bigging up the benefits of ‘new gas’ in the UK in order to win over investors as well as the local authorities sitting on planning application boards of the proposed sites. Figures were drawn […]
What fracking chemicals does Cuadrilla use?
The short answer to that only Cuadrilla Resources, and perhaps its contractors, know and they have not been particularly forthcoming on this question, while simultaneously proclaiming that they are being extremely open on the issue. Some information is available on Cuadrilla’s website but that does not seem to be entirely consistent with what the have […]
This Tuesday Tell the Industry to Frack Off!
Anti-Frackers, This Monday and Tuesday, industry experts will be holding a conference in London to discuss new shale gas projects and market (wretch) opportunities. The conference is called Unconventional Gas, Global Opportunities and will be held at the Holiday Inn in Bloomsbury. This event is screaming out for some counter-propaganda. The green-wash that will be […]
Caudrilla: fracking fluids available at Tesco
In Cuadrilla’s February submission to parliament, the company points out it’s fracking fluids are found in nappies, glass cleaner, salt, and bleach. Even salad cream gets a mention. Reading the submission you’d imagine the company simply nips down to the local superstore to get its chemicals. In reality this attempt at normalising fracking fluids is […]
Secretary of State recommends ‘Gasland’
Secretary of State Chris Huhne this week recommended people watch the Oscar-nominated ‘Gasland’. Huhne, speaking at the Liberal Democrats party conference in Birmingham, said: “”I recommend you look at the film Gasland, which is a bit of a wake-up call. There are some extremely alarming pictures of people setting fire to their taps because of […]