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fracking
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Threat of fracking returns to Fermanagh while Tyrone resists toxic gold mining
Only days after the local elections, the Department for Economy announced a consultation on the issuance of an exploratory license to Tamboran Resources UK for fracking in west Fermanagh.
Fracking threat back on the agenda
It is positive to see the ongoing protests against Dalradian Gold's plans for mining in the Sperrin Mountains and storing cyanide on site. This threatens a potential leak into the local water supply, as has previously happened in Romania, causing a massive fish kill.
Fight Against Fracking in Antrim Heats Up
“How could the politicians not have told us about this?” This was the outraged sentiment of over 100…
Fracking Threat Hasn't Gone Away
It is now one year since the magnificent community campaign organised by anti-fracking activists in Belcoo succeeded in…
EQUIPMENT MOVED ON SITE BY FRACKING COMPANY IN BELCOO
LOCAL COMMUNITY PROTEST 7PM TONIGHT ASSEMBLY EXECUTIVE CHALLENGED OVER REPORTS THAT PSNI ESCORTED DRILL EQUIPMENT A protest is…
Frackers to commence exploratory drilling
There are four licenses for gas exploration around Northern Ireland and in three cases the company’s holding the…
O’Cofaigh challenges candidates to public debate on fracking
Speaking as elections to the new local councils on May 22nd have been officially declared, anti-fracking activist Donal…
Barton Moss protesters say no to fracking
During half term holiday we went over to Barton Moss, Manchester to join the protest against fracking. At…
“Referendum will not stop fracking” – Donal O’Cofaigh announces candidacy
“Referendum will not stop fracking”, warns leading campaigner as he announces electoral challenge Anti-fracking activist Donal O’Cofaigh has…
Interview with Donal O’Cofaigh, Ban Fracking Fermanagh
Campaign Against Fracking heats up Can you explain what fracking is? Fracking (or high pressure hydraulic fracturing) was…