A series of surveys tracking the awareness of and support for shale gas shows that public backing for the industry has slipped following several protests and...
Companies extracting shale gas should pay for the carbon dioxide and methane emissions that derive from the fracking process, according to a parliamentary adviser and lecturer....
David Cameron has been roundly criticised by campaigners for his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Friday morning, in which he urged the...
A section on fracking in the EU’s 2030 climate and energy framework has been criticised by campaigners, who claim it contains only recommendations about shale gas...
The European commission is expected to drop plans for binding targets on renewable energy and the reduction of carbon emissions on Wednesday, after a number of...
Outspoken Green MEP Jose Bové has said he is prepared to fight against energy giant Total on the issue of fracking in the UK, after successfully...
Environmental campaigners have said that French fossil fuel giant Total should not be allowed to take part in the UK’s fledgling fracking industry until the reasons...
Environmental campaigners have hit out at the government after a freedom of information (FOI) request revealed a string of emails between government officials and leaders from...
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David Cameron has hit out at opponents of fracking, saying that they are “religiously opposed” to the controversial shale gas extraction method because of its environmental...
Just one in five Britons would “definitely” support fracking near their homes, whilst 33% would support it elsewhere in the country, a poll by Viewsbank has...
Lincolnshire is set to receive £30m investment from French-based oil and gas firm Total SA to investigate the county’s shale gas potential. Hydraulic fracking, or fracking, is...
The government has come under fire over claims that it is “bribing” local authorities across the UK, by allowing them to keep 100% of business rates...
French fossil fuel giant Total is to become the first major oil company to invest in the UK’s shale gas industry, it announced on Monday. The...
Fund management business Alliance Trust Investments is set to change its policy to a more precautionary view on unconventional gas, which includes fracking, following concerns raised...