Protestors have become a regu;ar
site outside the fracking site on Preston New Road, Little Plumpton
Lancashire
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By Digital Reporter
Tuesday 12 September 2017
Anti-fracking campaigners have
welcomed a United Nations report that warns that the Government is “flouting”
its duty to protect its citizens from illegal and dangerous levels of air
pollution.
The report centres on traffic pollution, but makes
special mention of fracking.
It says: “Regulations on fracking are complex and
split between several regulators, and do not appear to be sufficiently
stringent .
” It also says that it relies too much on
“self-monitoring by the oil and gas industry.”
Fracking in Lancashire has proved controversial, and
has attracted large protests.
A spokesman from the Preston New Road Action Group
said: “It is significant to note that the UN’s special rapporteur highlighted
Lancashire in his report.
“He also identified that the UK’s fracking regulations
are ‘complex, split between several regulators and do not appear to be
sufficiently stringent.’
“He indicated this would increase the risk of water
pollution.
“Preston New Road Action Group have repeatedly drawn
attention to the UK’s disconnected fracking regulators and potential loopholes
for the industry to abuse.
“Cuadrilla have already demonstrated that they will
flout the rules for their own benefit by bringing the rig onto site outside the
permitted hours.”
A Government spokesperson said: “We have been clear
that shale development in the UK must be safe and environmentally sound.
“The UK has a
strong regulatory system which provides a comprehensive regime for exploratory
activities.
“It uses existing regulators with long-standing
experience of regulating against different sectors in their area of
specialisation.”
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