Dulwich Born And Bred Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Locked as it's a duplicate of the one in the Lounge http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,1455149 - Admin This email was sent to me today via 38 degrees .The government is trying to change the law so big energy companies can drill for gas under our homes - without asking us. [1] Dulwich and West Norwood is sat on top of a seam of gas - and it?s already been earmarked for drilling. [2] So unless these plans are stopped, gas could be sucked from under your home very soon.But together, we could do just that. Because to change the law the government needs MPs to vote for it in parliament. And the vote's in just a few weeks. [3] Let's make it clear that backing dirty energy companies over constituents would be a toxic move. A huge people-powered petition against the plans - which we can hand in to our MPs - will make sure all MPs know the way they should vote. Will you stand up for your home - and everyone else's? Click here to sign the petition:SIGN THE PETITION https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/vote-against-fracking The plans - simple changes to existing trespass law - could mean your home surrounded by noisy machines, and your local park turned into a gas field. All without your permission. The process - known as fracking - could also poison our water and produce toxic waste. And it?s known to cause earthquakes. [4]All over the country, people and local councils have been refusing planning permission to dirty energy companies for fracking. [5] But this change in the law takes away our power to say no to it happening under our homes.When we work together, we?re stronger. And we?re not alone. Greenpeace supporters, Friends of the Earth members and thousands of grassroots campaigners are all standing hand-in-hand to stop these plans, for each other's homes. [6] It?s a truly people-powered effort. Will you join us?SIGN THE PETITION Thanks for being involved,Amy, Nat, Maddy and the 38 Degrees teamNOTES:[1] The Guardian: Government confirms plan to let fracking companies drill under homes:http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jun/04/plan-fracking-firms-drill-homes-queens-speech[2] Data taken from Friends of the Earth website: UK Fracking map:https://www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/climate/issues/uk_fracking_map_41274[3] Parliament website: Infrastructure Bill 2014-2015:http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2014-15/infrastructure.html[4] BBC News: Fracking tests near Blackpool ?likely cause? of tremors:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-15550458[5] Campaigns By You: WCBC, reject applications to explore and extract shale gas and coal bed methane:https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-fracking-wrexham-county-borough-councilThe Guardian: Fracking firm lodging appeal after council rejects its planning application:http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/oct/15/fracking-firm-appeal-south-downs-planning-applicationBBC News: Tamboran: Licence for fracking plans terminated:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-29424086[6] Greenpeace UK: Fracking:http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/climate/frackingFriends of the Earth: Fracking:http://www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/climate/issues/fracking_background_information_33157 38 Degrees is funded entirely by donations from thousands of members across the UK. Making a regular donation will mean 38 Degrees can stay independent and plan for future campaigns. Please will you chip in a few pounds a week? part of our movement and38 DEGREES Registered Company No. 6642193 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulwich Born And Bred Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 No comments ? I'm surprised ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I signed a while ago.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyNorwood Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,1455149 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Ah, 38 Degrees. The pressure group with such a poor understanding of science, it even fails to understand its own name. "In nature, avalanches begin when they reach the tipping point angle of 38 Degrees."Sigh. Even a cursory thought would realise that is utter tosh. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennys Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I signed too. And put a link on Facebook. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulwich Born And Bred Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks , I posted mine first but I guess my title wasn't as catchy as 'Earthquake ' but as long as people aware and sign the petition then I'll step down . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 38 Degrees. To paraphrase Marlon Brando:"What are you campaigning against?Whaddya got?" Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshR Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Surprised to see people being critical of 38 Degrees. For quite a while they've seemed like the closest I get to taking part in a democracy. They run well informed campaigns about national issues and seem to have a decent track record of effecting change. Yes they cover a lot of ground, but that's more a symptom of how much there is that's wrong with the way the country is currently run than anything else! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulwich Born And Bred Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 -- moved topic -- Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53260-general-petition-about-fracking-fracking-in-dulwich-and-norwood/#findComment-813583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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