Energy firm Cuadrilla has said it is scaling back work at an exploration site in West Sussex on police advice. The company has been drilling for oil near the village of Balcombe but has not ruled out using the controversial technique of fracking to release gas. Police believe environmental activists at the site are about to begin a campaign of civil disobedience. About 1,000 extra campaigners are expected to join existing protesters...Cuadrilla said...: "After taking advice from Sussex Police, Cuadrilla is scaling back operations ahead of th[e]...No Dash For Gas event. "During this time, our main concern is the safety of our staff, Balcombe's residents and the protesters following threats of direct action against the exploration site...We will resume full operations as soon as it is safe to do so."