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Upton Community Fracking Blockade
UPDATE 12 Jan 2016 – Camp Evicted >Details< IGas Energy obtained a possession order for the site from a court in Manchester on 6th Nov. The order was delayed for 4 weeks and becomes active on 4th Dec. The camp is facing imminent eviction and needs of your support and solidarity. The community at Upton […]
Daneshill Community Fracking Blockade
Dart Energy are trying to drill a coal bed methane (CBM) exploration well at their fracking site in Daneshill, Sutton cum Lound near Retford in North Nottinghamshire (Bassetlaw). With a drilling rig now onsite, the local community there is in need of support now. A camp has been set up outside the site and people […]
Balcombe Community Fracking Blockade
In Summer 2013 Cuadrilla Resources began trying to drill a Shale/Tight Oil exploration well at their fracking site in Balcombe, West Sussex. The local community mobilised resist Cuadrilla’s plans, a camp was set up and a 2 month blockade of the site ensued. See the full timeline here Fracking Balcombe: A Threatened Community 2010-2013, or […]