By lifting the ban on #fracking in England, the Conservative Government has gone against its manifesto commitments. Here’s why 👇🧵 (1/6)
The Conservative Government committed to only explore fracking if science shows categorically that it can be done safely. And the @BritGeoSurvey review does not conclude that fracking is safe. (2/6)
We do not support #fracking in the UK because
a) of the potential for negative environmental impacts
b) it does not reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and
c) it does not help to reduce household bills (3/6)
a) of the potential for negative environmental impacts
b) it does not reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and
c) it does not help to reduce household bills (3/6)
Fracking poses serious threats to wildlife and wild places – which are under enough pressure as it is – and may cause significant disruption and danger to communities. (4/6)
It is absurd that exploratory licenses have been granted in areas that border national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty and other protected areas – some of our most important sites for nature. (5/6)
Government should be investing in renewables and energy efficiency measures to tackle the energy crisis and guarantee domestic energy production for the future. More on energy security 👇
wildlifetrusts.org/blog/joan-edwa… (6/6)
wildlifetrusts.org/blog/joan-edwa… (6/6)
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