The Green Party of England has responded to a High
Court ruling which has rejected an injunction which would stop
fracking taking place at Cuadrilla’s site in Preston New Road,
Lancashire. [1]
Local resident Bob Dennett had applied for the
injunction over emergency planning procedures at the
site.
, co-leader of the Green
Party, joined campaigners at the court today and said the ruling
was “bitterly disappointing” but that the anti-fracking movement
is still “stronger than ever”.
Bartley said:
“A new fossil fuel frontier has been opened in
Britain. In the same week the UN warned we have little more than
a decade to tackle climate change, this ruling has paved the way
for the first fracking in seven years.
“To stand any chance of hitting climate targets we
must keep all fossil fuels in the ground where they belong.
Fracking is a dirty, dangerous industry and I stand shoulder to
shoulder with the brave residents standing up for the safety of
their community today.
“We are deeply disappointed by this ruling, but the
anti-fracking movement is stronger than ever and we will not give
up this fight until Britain is frack free. It’s time the
Government ditched its reckless dash for gas and invested instead
in a renewable revolution of solar, wind and tidal power.”
[2]
ENDS.
Notes:
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https://twitter.com/adamvaughan_uk/status/1050707549396357120
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-45775309
