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    Below are links to national groups and groups in other parts of the UK:-

    TOP-BANNER

    Stop Fracking UK Campaign – A coalition of groups taking action to raise awareness over the dangers of fracking.

    Frack Off

    Frack Off – Extreme Energy Action Network

     

    Lush-LogoLush Cosmetics Campaigns

     

     

    Defend Your Neighbourhood from FrackingGreenpeace fracking campaign

     

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    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    Uncover who's behind the climate change denial...

    https://www.desmog.uk/2017/12/11/introducing-desmog-uk-s-climate-disinformation-database
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    Introducing DeSmog UK’s Climate Disinformation Database

    desmog.uk

    This person has been in the press a lot but says some weird things about climate science – who are...

    Posted Tue Jan 2nd, 2018  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    There is no doubt on this anymore, the consensus is clear!

    https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-why-scientists-think-100-of-global-warming-is-due-to-humans
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    Analysis: Why scientists think 100% of global warming is due to humans | Carbon Brief

    carbonbrief.org

    The science on the human contribution to modern warming is quite clear. Humans emissions and activit...

    Posted Tue Jan 2nd, 2018  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    James Heappey, Conservative MP for Wells....

    https://theguardian.com/environment/2017/…
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    Boom in renewables weakens fracking's case in UK, says Tory MP

    theguardian.com

    Chair of policy committee also points to action to extract more North Sea gas and oil, suggesting su...

    Posted Tue Nov 28th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    Pls sign and share, thanks!

    https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/200307
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    Petition: Make Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) illegal in the UK

    petition.parliament.uk

    I and many others believe that hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking should be made illeg...

    Posted Tue Oct 17th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    In the context of fracking and any other environmental threat this is a major issue!

    https://theguardian.com/environment/2017/…
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    UK withdrawal bill 'rips the heart out of environmental law', say campaigners

    theguardian.com

    New bill omits key ‘precautionary’ principle requiring developers and industry to prove actions ...

    Posted Tue Oct 17th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    What an amazing job these guys have done!

    https://gofossilfree.org/uk/rolling-resistance/?akid=24138.1969095._j_RBl&rd=1&t=7
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    The Rolling Resistance: a month of action at the UK’s fracking frontline in Lancashire

    gofossilfree.org

    For the whole month of July, national network Reclaim the Power worked with the local community to p...

    Posted Thu Aug 10th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    “Why should officers from North Wales be sent to police and facilitate an activity where the activity is more or less unlawful in their own country?

    “The decision not send any more officers from North Wales after this week may be down to a number of factors, my opposition only being one factor.”

    http://lep.co.uk/news/environment/…
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    Welsh officers 'will not facilitate Cuadrilla's business', Police and Crime Commissioner says

    lep.co.uk

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales Police, Arfon Jones, said officers from the force ...

    Posted Wed Jul 26th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    Sign up to the rolling resistance!

    https://reclaimthepower.org.uk/fracking/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=actionkit
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    Fracking

    reclaimthepower.org.uk

    Since Cuadrilla began building a fracking pad at Preston New Road near Blackpool in January 2017, pe...

    Posted Fri Jun 23rd, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    Vote for an end to fracking and a better environment for all!

    https://theguardian.com/politics/2017/…
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    Somerset: first-time student voters learn hard lesson of tactical voting

    theguardian.com

    In Wells, students drawn to Labour over tuition fees are forced to lend the Lib Dems their vote

    Posted Wed Jun 7th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    https://theferret.scot/dont-scotland-fracking-warning-pennsylvania/ ... See MoreSee Less

    Don’t do it, Scotland: fracking warnings from Pennsylvania

    theferret.scot

    The Ferret investigates the fears, the worries and the costs of living with fracking in Pennsylvania...

    Posted Thu May 25th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    Great analysis from Carbon Brief on energy and climate change policies...

    https://www.carbonbrief.org/election-2017-what-minfestos-say-energy-climate-change
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    Election 2017: What the manifestos say on energy and climate change | Carbon Brief

    carbonbrief.org

    On 8 June, the UK will head to the polls. Carbon Brief will be tracking the climate change and energ...

    Posted Tue May 23rd, 2017  ·  

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    Gas Field Free Mendip

    Analysis of the environmental policies of the four main parties...

    https://theguardian.com/environment/2017/…
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    How do the four main parties compare on the environment?

    theguardian.com

    Environment experts weigh up the manifesto pledges on issues such as air pollution, climate change, ...

    Posted Mon May 22nd, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    "Exploratory drilling for shale gas will be subject to the same level of planning permission as a boundary wall in your back-garden, or a new window on your roof."

    http://energydesk.greenpeace.org/2017/05/…
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    Tory manifesto: Fracking to require the same planning permission as garden wall

    energydesk.greenpeace.org

    In the Conservative Party manifesto, fracking features prominently. It seems Theresa May wants to dr...

    Posted Fri May 19th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    A vote for the conservatives is a vote for fracking!

    https://desmog.uk/2017/05/…
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    General Election 2017: Conservatives Isolated as Only Major Party to Back Fracking

    desmog.uk

    Theresa May today launched the Conservative party manifesto, eager to differentiate her party from t...

    Posted Thu May 18th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    https://secure.greenpeace.org.uk/share-petition ... See MoreSee Less

    Send a message

    secure.greenpeace.org.uk

    Ask book publishers to stand for free speech and forests!

    Posted Tue May 16th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    No matter your view this not the approach to take!

    https://theguardian.com/politics/2017/…
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    Tory MP swore at Scottish schoolgirl who said she was pro-independence

    theguardian.com

    James Heappey, who is seeking re-election in Wells, Somerset, says sorry to teenager for remarks mad...

    Posted Mon May 15th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    And these people want to frack half of England!

    https://theferret.scot/ineos-grangemouth-plant-poor-two-years/
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    Ineos Grangemouth plant rated poor for pollution two years running

    theferret.scot

    The refinery run by Ineos at Grangemouth has been condemned for its “poor” environmental perform...

    Posted Tue May 9th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    The Brexit climate science deniers have over the weekend launched a coordinated attempt to persuade the UK to cut green regulations ahead of Theresa May revealing the Conservative Party’s 2017 general election manifesto.

    https://desmog.uk/2017/05/…
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    Brexit Climate Deniers Launch Coordinated Attack Against Green Regulations Ahead of Election

    desmog.uk

    The Brexit climate science deniers have over the weekend launched a coordinated attempt to persuade ...

    Posted Wed May 3rd, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    "This is no longer just about fracking. This dispute is now about London versus the North. It is about the government failing “the people” from which it is becoming increasingly detached. It is about people sensing hopelessness and helplessness and trying to find a means to resist."

    https://www.desmog.uk/2017/05/02/how-25-metres-country-road-became-england-s-fracking-frontline
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    How 25 Metres of Country Road Became England’s Fracking Frontline

    desmog.uk

    “There’s something happening,” Nick tells me. “There’s a pattern to it”.

    Posted Wed May 3rd, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    So much for returning power to parliament, what Brexit really means for our important social and environmental protections...

    http://www.politics.co.uk/blogs/2017/04/11/great-repeal-bill-anatomy-of-a-brexit-power-grab
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    Great Repeal Bill: Anatomy of a Brexit power-grab

    politics.co.uk

    The government will be able to change or eradicate nearly half a century of law with very little scr...

    Posted Thu Apr 13th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    Lets get to 5000!

    https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/protect-somerset-s-learning-disabilities-service/…
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    Protect Somerset's Learning Disabilities Service

    you.38degrees.org.uk

    ***5000 signatures forces the Council to discuss the issue at a Council Meeting. Please only sign th...

    Posted Thu Apr 13th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    Another fracking ban!

    http://belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/…
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    Irish parliamentary watchdog backs fracking ban: 'Risks outweigh the benefits'

    belfasttelegraph.co.uk

    An Irish parliamentary watchdog has backed a ban on fracking, with a warning that it would be irresp...

    Posted Wed Apr 12th, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    "When the environment minister, George Eustice, revealed that the government had commissioned no research at all on the likely impact of Brexit on environmental policy it reflected how low green issues had fallen on the political agenda. Just how far is revealed by the fact that more than 1,100 EU environmental safeguards will need translating into UK law."

    https://theguardian.com/environment/2017/…
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    The curious disappearance of climate change, from Brexit to Berlin | Andrew Simms

    theguardian.com

    Andrew Simms: The word climate does not appear once in the letter triggering the UK’s departure fr...

    Posted Fri Mar 31st, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    A worthy local cause please help support...

    https://www.facebook.com/ThePottingShedRadstock/
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    The Potting Shed

    Small friendly allotment group of adults who wish to have a therapeutic learning opportunity.

    Posted Fri Mar 31st, 2017  ·  

    Gas Field Free Mendip
    Gas Field Free Mendip

    So what will Brexit mean for the environment...here's a clue....

    "Michael Gove has openly called for the habitat directive to be scrapped. The environment minister George Eustice is on record describing it as “spirit-crushing”. And a leading Brexiter like Jacob Rees-Mogg has argued Britain could slash environmental and safety regulations on imported products, adopting, for example, emissions standards that are “good enough for India”."

    https://theguardian.com/environment/2017/…
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    A strong parliament will be nature’s last line of defence during Brexit

    theguardian.com

    EU membership has given Britain vital environmental laws. Any changes to legislation must be done wi...

    Posted Wed Mar 29th, 2017  ·  

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