Submitted on Sunday 26th August 2018
Rejected on Monday 24th September 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 using Section 47A in this law ('Factors for the Secretary of State to take into account'). We want the government to update this law in line with the Climate Change Act 2008 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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 If this law guided Minister Claire Perry to approve Fracking, it is outdated and must be reviewed. Our environment is unstable and this is urgent.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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