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Controversial fracking company Cuadrilla - who admitted causing earthquakes with their activities in Lancashire last year - now has planning permission to drill and test frack in Balcombe, has undertaken test fracking at Cowden and is attempting to acquire similar license in Lingfield.  Magellan Petroleum has aquired similar permission on green belt land near Horley and there are potential further licensing blocks right across the Kent and Sussex Weald. Fracking has been shown to cause…See More

On Saturday 26th November, an 8 feet high Tar Monster will roam the streets of Lewes to highlight local MP Norman Baker’s role in opposing action to cut the use of tar sands oil, which has been called the world’s most polluting transport fuel. Friends of the Earth, the UK Tar Sands Network, Climate Camp and other organisations have joined forces to lobby Mr Baker, who is responsible, as Transport Minister, for Government policy on the issue. He is opposing the inclusion of tar sands in EU…See More