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Womad sponsor leaked Benzene into groundwater
A sponsor of the international Womad festival leaked benzene, ethylbenzene and xylene into ground water in New Zealand. Fracking company Shell Todd found the chemicals under storage pits at its site in Taranaki. Todd Energy sponsored one of the main music stages at Womad New Zealand 2012. Shell was also a major sponsor. The company […]
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East Sussex: UK first Frack Free Zone?
In a move described as “historic” East Sussex County Council today passed a motion highlighting concerns over Fracking, the first county in England to do so. The motion – adopted unanimously – emphasises public concern over Fracking and calls for the council to be properly briefed of the dangers before considering any future Fracking-related planning […]
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Notorious gas driller moves to Scotland
Notorious gas driller Dart Energy has applied to drill a third well at its site near Airth, Scotland. Dart, whose plans to drill in central Sydney Australia led 20,000 people to oppose it, has been quietly developing a Scottish site since 2011. Dart is a specialist in Coal Bed Methane (or Coal Seam Gas as […]
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Government advisors sponsored by fracking industry
The British Geological Survey plays a key role in UK government’s view of fracking. Yet the BGS’s annual report reveals the organisation is partly funded by companies involved in the hydraulic fracturing industry, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon, BG Group and Schlumberger. The BGS’s close financial ties to industry raises questions about the impartiality of a […]
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Brightoners unveil huge anti-fracking banner at city station
Brightoners recently unveiled a bus-sized banner at the city’s station. Raising awareness about the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing, the banner – over 22 square metres – was hand painted by fifteen people at CRAFT – Creative Resistance Against the Fracking Threat. Hydraulic fracturing injects millions of gallons of chemicals and water into the ground […]
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Cuadrilla sent back to the drawing board
After admitting causing earthquakes last year, UK fracker Cuadrilla’s plans were dealt a blow last week as the company was told to conduct more seismic testing. The company estimates this will cost an extra £1.5m. Since a test frack caused an earthquake in 2011, the UK government has been liaising with the US-led fracker about […]
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Fracking regulations under scrutiny by UK government
On 4 Feb The Times revealed that the UK government is conducting a review of the regulations surrounding Hydraulic Fracturing. In contrast to earlier ministerial assurances that fracking requires no extra regulation, the government, Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive are examining risks of water contamination and other issues associated with Hydraulic Fracturing. Tony […]
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Europe against Fracking – a continent says: NO!
The last six months has seen anti-fracking sweep Europe. In an extraordinary upsurge of citizen-led pressure, European governments, state legislatures, civil liberty groups, activists and residents have all taken up arms against the hydraulic fracturing industry. Grassroots organisations have staged marches, legal challenges, hundreds of public meetings and many direct actions in response to this […]