Submitted on Tuesday 7th August 2018
Rejected on Friday 10th August 2018
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Amend the law - 'The Petroleum Act 1998' - to reflect current climate science.
Minister Perry approved a fracking application on 24.07.18 as it met requirements within this law. Section 47A describes 'Factors for the Secretary of State to take into account'- this section must include public position and a caveat to also include assessment against The Climate Change Act 2008.
The decision to permit the search for shale gas goes against everything we know about climate change and the necessary transition from fossil fuels to meet the Paris Agreement. The evidence is in front of us through the IPCC and the scientists warning to humanity. Our UK Laws should provide a safety net to prevent catastrophic actions and governance. If this law guided Minister Claire Perry to this decision, it is outdated and must be reviewed. Our environment is unstable and this urgent.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you mean by "this section must include public position and a caveat to also include assessment against The Climate Change Act 2008".
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what changes you'd like to see to the law.
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