Fracking

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Climate change

July energy policy announcements: a fork in the road for government energy policy

A number of energy policy announcements are anticipated over the next fortnight. These could determine whether the government’s energy policy genuinely addresses the triple crises of energy security, escalating household costs and the climate emergency.

July 5, 2022

Climate change

Fracking back on the agenda – Greenpeace reaction

Responding to reports fracking is back on the agenda Greenpeace UK's head of energy Rosie Rogers said: "After a decade of hype and bluster, all the fracking industry has given…

by Daniel Jones March 9, 2022

A thermal imaging camera held up to a low-rise apartment building. The camera's screen shows the temperature of different parts of the building's exterior, colour-coded in yellow, orange and purple.

Climate change

How the UK’s reliance on gas turned an energy crunch into an energy crisis

By failing to reduce demand for gas, the government left us at the mercy of the world’s chaotic fossil fuel system. But how did we get here, and what’s the best way forward?

by Doug Parr September 28, 2021

$All those times the anti-fracking campaign rocked$

Fracking

All those times the anti-fracking campaign rocked

For nearly a decade, people across the country have stood against the companies and ministers which have tried to get fracking off the ground. That fracking has been halted across the UK is a testament to their dedication, commitment and creativity.

by Jamie Woolley November 7, 2019

Climate change

Fracking halted in massive climate victory – but it’s not yet completely banned

In a victory for grassroots activists, the government has put a stop to fracking in England following a report concluding that tremors cannot be controlled. While it’s not yet fully banned, the science suggests it’s unlikely to be revived.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 5, 2019