New polling published today by the Campaign to Protect Rural England and Friends of the Earth reveals that an overwhelming majority (80%) of Conservative councillors in areas where fracking companies have a licence to drill and explore for gas believe that planning applications should be required before drilling.
It’s a dark day for the climate says Friends of the Earth as the government sneaks out unpopular decisions on the last day of parliament today (24 July).
Published: 23 Jul 2018
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Last updated: 23 Nov 2018
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Druridge Bay is again under threat from an opencast coal mine. The High Court has upheld a challenge against the government’s refusal of planning permission in this Northumberland beauty spot.
It’s time to think beyond white elephants like HS2 and invest in cleaner, better public transport for everyone says, Friends of the Earth's Chief Executive.
Published: 04 Jun 2018
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Last updated: 24 Oct 2023
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Many institutions, like businesses, banks and councils, are funding coal, gas and oil industries, often using our money. Find out how you can help stop investment in companies fuelling the climate crisis.
An oil and gas firm was told to remove exploration gear from Markwells Wood in the South Downs in early 2018. Would this have happened without National Park status?