Fracking
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Government pauses fracking ahead of election, but faces calls for permanent ban
Government temporarily bans fracking in England, but opposition parties and environmental groups call for ban to be made permanent. -
Fracking gets green light as government overturns Lancashire council decision
Communities secretary Sajid Javid approves plans for fracking at Cuadrilla's site at Little Plumpton in Lancashire. -
Drill test wells to quantify shale gas economics says report
Task Force on Shale Gas says economic impacts of hydraulic fracturing can’t be quantified without exploratory wells to determine the recoverable volumes of gas -
Re-invest shale gas revenues in carbon capture and renewables says task force
Revenues from a new shale gas industry should be reinvested in carbon capture and storage and low carbon energy generation to ensure that the UK meets its long term climate change commitments a new report... -
Manufacturing and engineering firms welcome fast tracked fracking
Government steps in to accelerate planning process for hydraulic fracturing this week by introducing new measures to force swift decision making from councils -
UK needs to explore for shale says Energy and Climate Change Secretary
There is a “national need” for shale gas, Amber Rudd will tell planning authorities this week in a bid to speed go ahead of search for new energy source for the UK. -
Calls grow for single fracking regulator
As the UK shale gas industry struggles to win public confidence, calls are increasing for the creation of a single regulatory body that would simplify the complex regulatory framework currently in place. -
Fracking failure for Cameron as shale gas looks set to stay in the ground
Planning applications for development rejected by Lancashire County Council despite legal concerns over refusal -
Planners make a U turn over fracking in Lancashire
Approval recommended for planning permission for hydraulic fracturing site in Lancashire ahead of meeting next week -
Health experts call for fracking moratorium as energy industry slams “flawed” report
Concerns over inadequate regulation and risks to public health have led to a call for a five year fracking ban from health experts.