Category: Action alert
The Big Rig Revolt – Saturday 1st December
Join Frack Free Somerset on this national day of action in solidarity with groups around the UK. Actions will be taking place around Somerset, email info@frackfreesomerset.org to find out where. Read about the Big Revolt below: A dark cloud is gathering. The threat of unconventional gas development hangs over us…
Produced water not tested for the last 8 months in Airth
Beware of the reassurance that Coal Bed Methane will be closely monitored, take this recent example in Scotland: Source: http://frack-off.org.uk/dart-dump-sepa-stumble/ Dart Energy have been pumping water and methane out of coal seams on a site at Airth near Falkirk for over 8 months now. Recent enquireys and FOI requests submitted…
Action Alert: Stop CBM drilling in Keynsham
**ACTION ALERT – Oppose UK Methane’s planning application to test drill for Coalbed Methane in Keynsham ** UK Methane have applied for planning permission for a test drill in the Hicks Gate area of Keynsham. Read more about Coalbed Methane below. Submit a planning objection – find all details, links…
Local MP cautiously in favour of fracking – write a letter now
Jacob Rees-Mogg, North East Somerset MP has stated that he is “catiously in favour ” of fracking and feels it “is a promising method of gas extraction because it is reltaively cheap”. Read the intial letter asking him to sign the early day motion, calling for a moratorium on all exploration,…