FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 14 | History Defined

Tory MP: No fracking in my area - but remote Scotland would be fine

A TORY MP has suggested “the northern reaches of Scotland” as a site that could be appropriate for fracking, while dismissing the possibility of…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2022

UK fracking and oil drilling good for environment, claims climate minister

Graham Stuart tells MPs that awarding more than 100 licences for North Sea drilling is a green policy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

Tory MPs in talks with Labour to block Liz Truss fracking plans

MPs always ‘have a say’, says business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg on prospect of rebellion

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Former NT chief minister Michael Gunner to join Andrew Forrest-owned renewable energy company Fortescue Future Industries

Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's decision to employ Michael Gunner in a key new role within his renewable energy company has been welcomed by environmentalists, who say Mr Gunner has "seen the light on climate" after previously lifting a moratorium on fracking.

ABC News · Oct 9, 2022

Unlike Jacob Rees-Mogg, Britain won’t take fracking lying down

Letter: Caroline Lucas responds to the business secretary’s claim that only she and ‘the socialists’ do not support his plans

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022

'Who voted for this?': Liz Truss's conference speech interrupted by protesters

PRIME Minister Liz Truss's keynote speech to the Tory party conference was interrupted by environmental campaigners protesting her fracking policies.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2022

Rees-Mogg’s neighbours fail to share ‘delight’ at back garden fracking

Few in Somerset MP’s constituency share his enthusiasm but some do agree with need for ‘unpopular measures’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022

Fracking: the simple test for whether it should happen in the UK

The UK’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, recently announced the reversal of the 2019 ban on fracking. Facing an acute energy crisis, the government want to increase domestic energy production.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022

Rees-Mogg seeking to evade scrutiny of new fracking projects, email shows

Exclusive: Note setting out business secretary’s views looks for ways to accelerate schemes, including streamlining HSE requirements

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022

The magnificent Lake Eyre Basin is threatened by 831 oil and gas wells – and more are planned. Is that what Australians really want?

The heart-shaped Lake Eyre Basin covers about one-sixth of Australia. It contains one of the few remaining pristine river systems in the world.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2022