Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Fracking tests in North Yorkshire move step closer in face of protests The Guardian #olsx #occupy #water #pollution #planning #democracy #people #resistance #frackoff Dig in for Victory

Fracking tests in North Yorkshire move step closer in face of protests | Environment | The Guardian


Council report recommends granting permission to explore for shale gas under government’s fast-track scheme
Anti-fracking campaigners in North Yorkshire
 Anti-fracking campaigners in North Yorkshire. Council planning officers have been accused of dismissing ‘serious risks’ associated with fracking in the area. Photograph: Gary Calton for the Observer

Fracking tests on fields near the North York Moors national park have moved a step closer despite fierce opposition. 
A UK firm has applied for permission under the government’s new fast-tracking scheme to explore for shale gas around the village of Kirby Misperton, provoking angry protests from environmental campaigners and local residents.

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