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Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Still A UK Threat
…e been able to walk away and avoid personal consequences. The inclusion of UCG in the Warwickshire minerals plan and a poorly publicised public consultation leave the door open for this dangerous experimental technology to rear it’s ugly head again in the UK. If you live in an area threatened by UCG you can download and circulate this Factsheet. If you are interested in taking action in your area see the Get Involved page and contact us if y… Continue reading
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Fracking Scotland: Time To Get Organised
…y in the Firth of Forth (click to enlarge). Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) presents a massive threat in Scotland. There are 5 large UCG licence areas already in place for coal seams under the Firth of Forth and Cluff own two of them. As a technology UCG is highly experimental and the burning of coal in under-sea seams has never been tried like this before. Small scale onshore trials of UCG over the last 80 years have invariably resulted in se… Continue reading
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Underground Coal Gasification: Secret Talks In Warwickshire As Public Revolts In Wales
…the coal resource map above have previously been identified as areas with UCG potential, though much larger areas would likely be threatend if it was allowed to gain a foothold. Up until now the 24 UCG licences issued (see black areas on licence map below) have all been just off the coast, presumably because less opposition is expected, but the industry has been pushing for onshore licences which would be cheaper to exploit. Meanwhile the company… Continue reading
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Linc Energy UCG Test – A Fraudulent Attempt At Getting Investors Cash?
…r Energy also holds licences but ceased trading last year. Read more about UCG in the UK here… “My impression of Linc was that they were there to boost up their share price so they could do what is known as a pump and dump. This is where they start off with a heap of shares that are worth two cents, spruik up this technology to talk them up in the market and when they get to $5.00 they sell them” – Read Full Allegations By… Continue reading
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Linc Energy Face Criminal Charges For Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Disaster
…d no serious intention to produce fuel but was instead attempting to manipulate the stock market. Read the full story… Cluff Natural Resources has similar plans in the UK. Five-Quarter Energy also holds licences but ceased trading last year. Read more about UCG in the UK here… An organised community is THE best defence against the Fracking industry. Get our step-by-step guides and start planning an effective Anti-Fracking campaign wher… Continue reading
No UCG Warks
A group for the people of Warwickshire opposing the plans to conduct Underground Coal Gasification (UCG), a type of unconventional gas extraction in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Continue reading
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Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Factsheet – A4
…Use this factsheet to raise awareness about the threat of UCG in the UK. Download for Black & White or Colour printing…. Continue reading
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Ban follows contamination of 30,000 hectares of farmland
…ies/underground-coal-gasification/ Key points: Mines Minister to introduce UCG ban legislation to State Parliament by end of year Potential risks to environment, agricultural industries far outweigh any potential economic benefits, Minister says UCG has been proven to be dangerous and polluting He said the ban would start immediately as Government policy and he would introduce legislation to State Parliament by the end of the year to make it law…. Continue reading
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