Local Quakers are among those concerned about fracking in this area.

Nationally, Quakers are calling for a ban on new and intensive forms of fossil fuel extraction, including fracking for shale gas and oil, and underground coal gasification.

At a recent meeting they said: “The UK needs to be investing in efficient and renewable energy, and reducing demand, not in additional fossil fuels.

“Fracked gas is not the low-carbon solution some suggest that it is and is incompatible with tackling the climate crisis. It is destructive of the environment, land and communities.”

Quakers are motivated by faith to cherish the Earth for future generations and to speak out against climate injustice that causes huge inequalities across the world.

In 2011 they made a commitment to take action to become a low-carbon, sustainable community. They have withdrawn from investment in fossil fuel.

Local Quakers have done all possible to make our building energy efficient and to generate solar energy on our roof.

Christina M Lawson, Clerk,

Minehead Quaker Meeting.