News

strict warning: Declaration of views_plugin_style_default::options() should be compatible with views_object::options() in /home/sites/everybodys-talking.org/public_html/sites/all/modules/views/plugins/views_plugin_style_default.inc on line 24.

Energy Giant ‘Fires Starting Gun’ on East Midlands Fracking

Fri, 13 May 2016

AN ENERGY giant today “fired the starting gun” on its fracking programme by launching a seismic survey to pinpoint prime sites across swathes of northern England.

Ineos Shale said it was pressing ahead with plans to lodge test drilling applications by the end of the year, and using the summer to find the best sites for fracking in northern areas where it holds licences.

The firm said it was looking to set up meetings with parish and town councils in Yorkshire, Cheshire and the East Midlands in the coming weeks in a bid to “tackle public concern in areas close to potential exploration sites”.

http://bit.ly/1rCXodD

Launch of anti-fracking group in Amber Valley

Sat, 16 April 2016

David Burley, a campaigner from South Yorkshire, spoke at an anti-fracking meeting recently in Alfreton, Amber Valley to about 50 people. The talk was excellent, as was the discussion.

The meeting was supported by Derby Climate Coalition, Unite the Community and Amber Valley 38 Degrees. The campaigners are organising a petition which can be signed here: http://bit.ly/1mhLYbR

 

Further info: www.derbyclimate.org.uk

Transition Leicester introduce 'Footpaths'.

Sat, 16 April 2016

Running for over 5 years, the Footpaths project is a way for people to meet and support each other to reduce their personal carbon footprints through a series of meetings facilitated by members and a useful handbook.

http://bit.ly/1RXNA6s

Free Energy Advice for High Peak Residents

Sat, 16 April 2016

Following on from High Peak CVS’s very successful Big Energy Saving project – where in one week alone residents saved over £3,000 - NEA, the national fuel poverty charity, is offering free support to residents and community groups.

 

Contact Andy.Littlewood@nea.org.uk for more details.

Derby City Council decides to close Climate Change and Energy Management Unit

Sat, 16 April 2016

The Council have decided to cut funding and disband their Climate Change and Energy Management Unit. The Derby Climate Coalition commented that this was very disappointing especially at a time when the projected impacts of extreme weather events caused by climate change become increasingly more serious for Derby City's householders, businesses, and infrastructure.

Contact: www.derbyclimate.org.uk