The government has set out measures to provide “certainty” to shale gas investors and local communities as fracking firm Cuadrilla announced it would be leaving the...
New research has shown that water from US fracking sites had levels of chemicals able to influence estrogens and androgens hormones. The study, published on Endocrinology,...
The National Trust has reaffirmed its current stance against fracking, after its director-general told the Times that the charity had an “open mind” about the technology....
Fracking poses a “serious threat” of water contamination, including in drinking water, according to a report that also claims that 280 billion gallons of radioactive waste...
Campaign groups involved in the anti-fracking protests in Balcombe, West Sussex, have planned a 28 day blockade to the drill site. The site, which is occupied...
Campaigners protesting against fracking in Balcombe, Sussex, have complained that the police were “heavy-handed” and used excessive force to against demonstrators. Campaigners from the No Dash...
The Church of England has said that the environmental risks of shale gas extraction should not overshadow the benefits of cheaper fuel. Philip Fletcher, chair of...
There has been an awful lot of noise about the controversial method of extracting shale gas, hydraulic fracturing – also known as fracking. The nation seems...
David Cameron has said the UK “cannot afford to miss out on shale gas”, in an article written for the Telegraph on Sunday. The prime minister...
Cuadrilla has gone ahead with exploratory drilling for shale gas in Balcombe, Sussex, but local residents have promised to continue their fight against fracking. The government,...
Fracking firm Cuadrilla has revealed it will begin a process of “exploratory drilling” for shale gas on Saturday, at its Balcombe site in Sussex. The firm, a leader...
On the day that the British Geological Survey revealed that previous studies into UK shale gas reserves could have hugely underestimated the potential, the Economist magazine hosted...
The Institute of Directors has been accused of “cheerleading for the industry” after publishing a report that explores the potential of fracking in the UK. The...
The controversial shale gas extraction method known as fracking could boost energy security but it is “too early to say” whether it will bring down consumer...
A study has revealed that fracking can cause earthquakes, but people can barely detect them. However, opinions remain divided, with some scientists noting that there are...