Tag Archives: Fracking

Who should pay for our freedom of speech?

Posted on September 8, 2018 by ianchisnall

On 6th September the MP for Bexhill and Battle, Huw Merriman asked a heavily loaded question of the leader of the House of Commons and Andrea Leadsom gave an equally loaded answer. Of course without the debate taking place it … Continue reading →

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The Governments own legal high

Posted on August 13, 2015 by ianchisnall

The sight on our streets of gas canisters and deflated balloons first thing in the morning are evidence of how some party goers the night before are sourcing Nitrous Oxide for personal consumption. Although the use of laughing gas is not … Continue reading →

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We need the wind of change

Posted on August 7, 2015 by ianchisnall

Its seems clear that the Conservative Party has an energy policy that is at odds with the views of most UK residents. Throughout the 5 years of the last Government and into this one, several Ministers led by Eric Pickles in his role as … Continue reading →

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Honest research into Fracking is vital

Posted on October 26, 2014 by ianchisnall

The risks and benefits of fracking for the UK are to be examined by a “independent” task force, led by the former head of the Environment Agency, Lord Chris Smith, and funded by shale gas companies. Whatever the rights and … Continue reading →

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Research into Fracking is vital

Posted on October 23, 2014 by ianchisnall

The risks and benefits of fracking for the UK are to be examined by a “independent” task force, led by the former head of the Environment Agency, Lord Chris Smith, and funded by shale gas companies. Whatever the rights and … Continue reading →

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We need storage solutions

Posted on June 19, 2014 by ianchisnall

The news that Ed Davey has given consent for a new wind farm of the Suffolk Coast means that from 2019 our nation gets a bit closer to the target of being free from fossil fuel powered electricity. It is disappointing … Continue reading →

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The wind that blows us all some good

Posted on April 24, 2014 by ianchisnall

Building man made structures within sight of residents or in places where holiday makers or tourists visit is almost bound to be contentious. My own view is that wind turbines are attractive and whilst not as worthy of a visit as a traditional windmill, I … Continue reading →

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Irresponsibly Slow?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by ianchisnall

“After decades as an energy-secure nation, safely reliant on fossil fuel supplies from the North Sea, the United Kingdom has in the last decade added itself to the long list of import-dependent nations. The Government have been irresponsibly slow to … Continue reading →

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