The latest findings from the government’s quarterly survey of attitudes to fracking shows levels of support continue to lag behind opposition but the gap appears to be closing.
Plans to frack for shale gas in Lancashire resulted in individual harm and a “considerable toll” on the local community, even before drilling began, according to a new study.
Plans to produce oil at a site in the South Downs could pose an unacceptable risk to a nearby source of drinking water, the Environment Agency has said.
A fourth survey of residents in Cheshire has found more than 75% oppose fracking.
This round-up collects together studies, briefings and reports from the past six months on fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry. It includes work on methane emissions, public attitudes to fracking, economics of fossil fuels, impacts of noise on health and dealing with waste.
The latest findings from the government’s quarterly Wave tracker survey, published this morning, put support for fracking at 18%.
The majority of people surveyed in a town in Cheshire have come out against fracking.
This round-up, compiled by Jack Lampkin and Ruth Hayhurst, looks at recent studies about fracking. Please let us know if we’ve missed a report you think should be included. Click here to get in touch.
Local communities hold the least power in the planning process and central government and developers hold the most, according to a survey of councillors across the UK.
A researcher is asking for help with an investigation into the impacts of fracking on social health and well-being.
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