Households across south should prepare for fracking, says Minister – Friends of the Earth reaction

Reacting to comments by Energy Minister Michael Fallon on Saturday, 9 November 2013, that households “right across the South” should prepare for fracking to begin in their areas, Brenda Pollack, South East Campaigner, Friends of the Earth said:

“Despite all the Government hype, people across the South have made it perfectly clear that they are opposed to fracking.

“Shale gas is not the solution to our energy problems – it’s dirty, a threat to local communities and experts warn it won’t lead to cheaper fuel bills.

“We need a clean, safe and affordable energy system, based on cutting energy waste and developing Britain’s abundant renewable power potential.”

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Notes to editors:

1. Households “right across the South” should prepare for gas fracking to begin in their areas, a senior minister warns – Daily Telegraph.

2. For more than 40 years we’ve seen that the wellbeing of people and planet go hand in hand – and it’s been the inspiration for our campaigns. Together with thousands of people like you we’ve secured safer food and water, defended wildlife and natural habitats, championed the move to clean energy and acted to keep our climate stable. Be a Friend of the Earth – see things differently.