Thread by @HenryKangaroo

⚠️ #CharterCities & UK fracking/shale gas ⚠️

The official Solent Charter City boundary significantly expanded after 22nd Mar '22 to include the entire Isle of Wight.

Thanks to @SonicFixRepairs suggestion of consulting a geological map, there appears to be an answer...
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This is the Solent boundary as of 22nd Mar this year:
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And here is the current boundary:
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Now compare those to the black outlines showing areas granted a Petroleum Exploration and Development Licence (PEDL), taken from the British Geological Survey site:
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Here's the map legend, taken from the BGS site:
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And the full map (link to follow):
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As promised, here is the link to the entire page, with further details, from the British Geological Society:
[7/10] bgs.ac.uk/geology-projec…

I highly recommend comparing this map to the plans for the Charter City covering Liverpool & surrounding areas as well:
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As always, you can view all current #CharterCities maps here (do check back frequently - changes have occurred with little obvious notice):
[9/10] gov.uk/government/pub…

Bearing in mind Truss' past & latest line on renewable energy, this looks to be heading in a direction that is deeply dangerous for both local quality of life and crucial climate action!
[10/10] businessgreen.com/news/4054209/f…