Fracking in the Mendips

The debate continues and I am delighted that Don Foster signed EDM 2292 which advocates the need for a full impact assessment on the technique before it is allowed in the UK. Here in B&NES the concern is on the possible consequences to the thermal waters of Bath if fracking is allowed in the Mendips.

HYDRAULIC FRACTURING (FRACKING) (No. 2)

That this House believes a moratorium should be placed on onshore and offshore exploration, development and production of shale gas via the withdrawal of UK Petroleum Exploration and Drilling Licences at sites utilising hydraulic fracturing (fracking) processes, at least until the publication of a detailed environmental impact assessment into the practice; notes that hydraulic fracturing can contaminate local water sources such as aquifers, which provide about 30 per cent. of the UK’s drinking water; further believes the production of hard to reach fossil fuels is not compatible with efforts to achieve the UK’s statutory carbon budgets; and, therefore, urges the Government instead to give greater support to the generation of energy from renewable sources.

LINK to pursuad your MP to sign is at this LINK

One thought on “Fracking in the Mendips

  1. Sorry Tom but concern about Fracking in the mendips is not ill-informed. Your comment and abuse shows more about the lack of substance in your views on this matter. I find that reasoned debate rather than insult is always more constructive.

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