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$‘Wrong kind of shale’ and 280m years too late: Geologists react to fracking move$

‘Wrong kind of shale’ and 280m years too late: Geologists react to fracking move

Geologists have reacted to the Government lifting the ban on fracking by saying the UK has the “wrong type of shale” and it was 280 million years too late. The controversial go-ahead was met with concerns over earthquakes and an increase in ...

22 Sept 2022 at 18:18

$Labour would ban fracking ‘once and for all’ – Miliband$

Labour would ban fracking ‘once and for all’ – Miliband

Labour has pledged to ban fracking “once and for all” as it hit out at suggestions that the Government could move to ban solar farms from much of England’s farmland. The party intends to work with MPs who oppose fracking to force the ...

13 Oct 2022 at 23:30

West Midlands struck by magnitude 2.8 earthquake – British Geological Survey

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck the West Midlands late on Monday night, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said. According to the BGS, the quake hit the town of Walsall, near Birmingham, at a depth of seven kilometres (4.35 ...

22 Feb 2022 at 07:25

Island residents shaken by series of earthquakes

A number of earthquakes have struck the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides. The British Geological Survey (BGS) said a 3.3-magnitude quake hit at 7.30pm on Monday, followed by a series of five smaller ones. It said movement ...

30 Jan 2024 at 13:09

Earthquake struck Cornwall ‘like a juggernaut had hit the house’

An earthquake has struck Cornwall, with one local reporting the impact was “like a juggernaut had hit the house”. The British Geological Survey (BGS) said a 2.7-magnitude tremor shook the Mount’s Bay area at 12.50am on ...

19 Nov 2023 at 19:26

Fracking: what is it, why is it controversial and will it lower bills?

The Government has lifted the moratorium on fracking in a controversial move to stimulate more domestic gas supplies. – What is fracking? More properly known as hydraulic fracturing, fracking is a process by which ...

08 Sept 2022 at 13:46

New coalmine would be ‘a monumental mistake’, campaigners warn ahead of decision

New coalmine would be ‘monumental mistake’, campaigners warn as decision looms

Campaigners have warned a new coalmine for steel production would be a “monumental mistake” ahead of a decision on the project due shortly. A target date of July 7 has been set to decide whether or not to grant ...

06 Jul 2022 at 16:32

Residents report houses shaking as earthquake felt in South Wales

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 has shaken parts of Wales overnight. The British Geological Survey said the quake, which had a depth of 3.6km (2.2 miles), happened at 11.59pm on Friday. Its epicentre was ...

25 Feb 2023 at 16:41

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Taylor Swift fans triggered earthquake monitors as Eras tour rocked Edinburgh

The enthusiastic dancing by tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans at her record-breaking concerts in Edinburgh was picked up by earthquake monitors. Nearly 73,000 Swifties attended each of three concerts at ...

13 Jun 2024 at 10:00

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Oasis gig at Murrayfield more ground-shaking than 2009 performance, data shows

Oasis gave an even more ground-shaking performance at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium than their 2009 show when they played there this month, according to analysis of seismic data. The Gallagher brothers’ ...

13 Aug 2025 at 16:55

Geologists unveil UK ‘super regions’ with best potential for transition projects

Geologists have unveiled “super regions” throughout the UK with the best geological potential to host energy transition technologies, including geothermal energy, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). ...

10 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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Oasis gave most ‘ground-shaking’ performance of last 20 years – seismic data

Oasis provided the most “ground-shaking” performance at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium when they last played there in 2009, according to analysis of seismic data. The Gallagher brothers’ last ...

07 Aug 2025 at 00:01

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