After 8 years of campaigning by local groups and NGOs, the UK government announced a temporary ban on high-volume fracking in England in November 2019.
This was a huge victory for the climate and shows what can be achieved when communities join together for a common goal. But 79 constituencies in England could still face the threat of lower-volume drilling on their doorstep, despite the government’s existing temporary ban.
Fracking puts England at risk of environmental degradation and earthquakes. And sets back the fight against climate breakdown.
Our interactive map shows constituencies where at least one square kilometre remains licensed for oil and gas exploration, leaving the door open to lower-volume fracking. We're urging ministers to close this loophole in the forthcoming Energy Independence Bill and deliver on their manifesto promise to ban fracking for good. Explore the map to see if your area is affected.
Sign our petition for a legally binding fracking ban today.