LONDON
Greenpeace activists erected fences around the Oxfordshire home of the Prime Minister on Wednesday in protest against fracking, namely a government law that intends to allow companies to run gas pipelines under private land without obtaining prior permission.
Fracking - the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into the ground to force open existing cracks in the earth and extract oil or gas – has drawn fierce criticism for its possible harmful effect on the environment.
The protesters erected fences around David Cameron’s cottage and displayed signs, reading "We apologise for any inconvenience we may cause while we frack under your home."
As the police ordered Greenpeace activists to cease their protest, Greenpeace UK energy campaigner, Simon Clydesdale responded: “We have to say the police have a point, you shouldn’t be allowed to just turn up outside someone’s home and start fracking under their garden without their permission. But following today’s announcement, we’re one big step closer to a law that will compel police to side with the frackers over homeowners."
The new infrastructure bill was announced in the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday.
“The Prime Minister is robbing millions of their right to say no to fracking under their homes for the benefit of a few energy companies," he added. "He should stop chasing this shale pipe dream to focus on the real-world solutions that can boost our energy and climate security, like slashing energy waste and backing clean technologies.”
The Prime Minister’s office has yet to comment on the protest.
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