Cuadrilla boss and government employee Lord John Browne has yet again met senior government officials to press the case for Cuadrilla Resources, recent documents show. Browne has repeatedly used his position within the Cabinet Office to press for advantages for the UK’s notorious fracker; most recently (so far as we know) pressing the case with […]
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News Geophysics Emeritus professor: Cuadrilla knowledge “inadequate for purpose required”
An Emeritus Professor of Geophysics at Glasgow university recently criticised Cuadrilla’s operations at Balcombe, stating that the company’s knowledge is “inadequate for purpose required”. The company’s drilling plans are also based on “insecure” geological interpretations, ignore relevant underground faults and may risk contaminating ground water. Professor David Smthye went on: “The interpretation of the geological […]
News Cash crisis for Scots driller as community resistance grows
Scotland driller Dart Energy is in the throes of a major cash crisis, an Australian stock exchange announcement today reveals. Large-scale community resistance has prevented the driller from obtaining planning permission at Airth; led by the Forth valley Against Unconventional Gas group (FAUG). Dart is now perilously close to running out of money. Dart has […]