Tag Archives: France

Act now! Write to the Senate

Posted on June 4, 2011 by bp_berry

The Anti Gaz et Huile de Schiste collectif have drafted a letter to be sent to your representative at the Senate before the continued reading of the proposed law and amendments. Maybe it is not too late to influence the … Continue reading →

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Wording of proposed law watered down

Posted on May 6, 2011 by bp_berry

As I suspected, at the meeting on 4th May, the wording of the proposed law to ban fracking has been modified before the reading on 10th. The part about public consultation has been removed and other changes made. As I … Continue reading →

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The protest continues

Posted on April 15, 2011 by bp_berry

The protest in Cahors on 17 April is still on. Nothing has yet been banned. The wording of any changes to law have not yet been agreed. No law has yet been passed. Sarkozy has not yet said anything. It … Continue reading →

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Environmental constraints putting the brakes on Shale Gas

Posted on March 13, 2011 by bp_berry

I’ve just been reading Note of Analysis 215 published by Centre d’Analyse Stratégique “Unconventional Gas: a North American energy revolution not without consequences for Europe (March 2011).” This organisation  provides expert analysis to the Prime Minister to help in decision … Continue reading →

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