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We are West Newton Said No, a small not for profit group of local residents and campaigners from East Yorkshire UK who care deeply about the planet and all who live on it.
For thirteen years the community have lived in fear of the oil and gas industry destroying the beautiful land and causing further devastation to the planet, and have been campaigning throughout that time against Rathlin Energy and their joint venture partners.
Rathlin Energy have recently been given permission by the Environment Agency to FRACK by exploiting a loophole in the government's legal definition of Fracking in the UK. A legal challenge is the only course of action available to stop this from happening.
Luckily, one brave individual, Peter Lomas, has decided to mount a legal challenge with the guidance and help of his legal team against the Environment Agency in hope of getting the permit quashed. He is a local resident and has been campaigning against the industry in East Yorkshire for the past 13 years.
Grounds could include...
- Potential pollution risks to drinking water... ground water and failure to consult with the NSTA (North Sea Transitional Authority) regarding effects of seismicity on pollution pathways
- Not considering effects thoroughly of the impact on a local SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)
- Ignoring the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion that facilitating further fossil fuel production may constitute an "internationally wrongful act" and not assessing the full impact on climate change
- failing to carry out their own Environmental Impact Assessment
This is no mean feat.
HE NEEDS OUR HELP URGENTLY!
West Newton Said No have therefore set up this fundraiser to assist him financially with this potential legal challenge.
WHY ARE WE CONCERNED?
This permit poses a massive threat of significant seismicity and potential contamination of the drinking water for tens of thousands of the people who live in East and North Yorkshire, and the effects of climate change on the planet.
WE SIMPLY CANNOT AFFORD FOR THEM TO TAKE THIS RISK!
This action could also have a significant positive impact on other communities facing similar challenges.
PLEASE HELP US TO HELP HIM!
1000 donations of £5 = £5000
1000 donations of £20 = £20,000
50 donations of £100 = £5000
20 donations of £1000 = £20,000
You get the idea.
Anything, however big or small, could make a huge difference. If you can't afford to donate please will you share this with all of your loved ones and anyone else who may be able to help with this important fundraiser.
Thank you so very much from the West Newton Said No group.
Feel free to visit our Facebook page for more information and to see how the community have fought over the years.
Organiser
Sarah Hockey
Organiser