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* Melissa Jones and Andy Rowell, [http://www.spinwatch.org/index.php/issues/climate/item/5765-access-all-areas-frackers-lobbyists-and-the-revolving-door Access all areas], ''Spinwatch'', April 2015 | * Melissa Jones and Andy Rowell, [http://www.spinwatch.org/index.php/issues/climate/item/5765-access-all-areas-frackers-lobbyists-and-the-revolving-door Access all areas], ''Spinwatch'', April 2015 | ||
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+ | *[http://www.Powerbase.info/index.php?title=Special:Recentchangeslinked&target=Category:Lobbying_firms&days=7&limit=50&hideminor=1 http://powerbase.info/index.php/Timeline:_shale_gas_in_the_UK Timeline: Shale gas in the UK] | ||
+ | *[http://powerbase.info/index.php/List_of_constituencies_awarded_fracking_licences_in_the_14th_licensing_round List of constituencies awarded fracking licences in the 14th licensing round] | ||
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− | + | Since the May 2015 General Election an emboldened Conservative government has stepped up its ‘all out for shale gas’ plans, despite likely ecological and climate impacts and widespread community protests. New fracking licences covering much of England have been awarded, along with measures to fast track controversial applications and allow ministers to overturn council planning decisions based on the ‘national need’. Meanwhile local people voicing their fears over shale’s environmental and health impacts have been increasingly labelled ‘extremists’. | |
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+ | Set against the Conservatives’ ideological assault on solar and onshore wind, this bulldozing of local democracy is no accident. Powerful vested interests continue to wield enormous influence behind closed doors, such as chemical giant Ineos boss [[Jim Ratcliffe]], a billionaire with easy access to ministers, and Cuadrilla's chief exec [[Francis Egan]]. Determined to make their gamble on a shale bonanza succeed, Ratcliffe and Egan are spending millions on PR and lobbying to combat public opposition and persuade local communities of shale’s benefits. | ||
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Powerbase has a policy of strict referencing and is overseen by a managing editor and a sysop. The editor of the Fracking Portal is Melissa Jones. Email: melissa.jones AT Powerbase.info. |
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