Climate Action Bill 2015 – All smoke, no fire?

Climate Action Bill 2015 – All smoke, no fire?

“Transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by the end of 2050.” In the context of the climate crisis now confronting the earth, this is the ONLY aspiration of the Government in the Climate Action Bill 2015. There are no...
Victory! No drilling in Belcoo

Victory! No drilling in Belcoo

11th August – Victory Night in Belcoo What a night!  Campaigners in Belcoo were still trying to take it in at 9 o’clock tonight.  The campaign has won its first battle and a halt has been put to Tamboran’s attempt to drill an exploratory well without...
OPINION: The Irish Fracking Process has begun

OPINION: The Irish Fracking Process has begun

The Irish Fracking process has begun Good Energies Alliance Ireland (GEAI) views the latest developments  where preparations for shale gas exploratory drilling has begun in Belcoo as a National, not local issue. Dr Aedin McLoughlin, Director GEAI, expressed extreme...
Tamboran Prepares for Drilling in Belcoo

Tamboran Prepares for Drilling in Belcoo

It is finally happening!  Without a Strategic Impact Assessment (SEA) of the proposals for Fracking in Northern Ireland, without Planning Permission, without consultation with residents or, indeed, public representatives, Tamboran Resources are moving in machinary to...
Fracking by Stealth – it’s starting in Antrim!

Fracking by Stealth – it’s starting in Antrim!

It’s called Fracking by Stealth – companies apply for permission to drill, not to frack. They take the position that drilling is harmless and the UK Government agrees with them – no Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) needed for drilling. And even if eventually...