UK Government Resumes Fracking Despite Widespread Opposition
The UK government is forging ahead with fracking plans, despite strong opposition from the Labour, Scottish, and Welsh governments. This move comes as environmental activists continue to protest, and climate change concerns grow. Cuadrilla, the company leading the charge, has restarted operations in Lancashire, near Preston, after a seven-year pause.
The British Geological Survey estimates a vast reserve of over 3.7tn cubic meters of gas in the Bowland shale, driving the government's push for fracking. However, the plan faces significant resistance. Activists have been demonstrating, with some blocking Cuadrilla's site entrances and chaining themselves to equipment.
Cuadrilla has completed its second shale gas well at Preston New Road, despite ongoing water shortages and recent hosepipe ban announcements in parts of England. Energy minister Claire Perry has suggested relaxing safety standards designed to halt operations if they trigger minor earthquakes. Fracking has returned to the UK after a seven-year hiatus, with Cuadrilla resuming activities in Lancashire.
The government's decision to resume fracking amidst climate change effects and opposition from other governments has drawn criticism. Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director of Food & Water Europe, has condemned the move. As Cuadrilla continues operations near Preston, the future of fracking in the UK remains a contentious issue.
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