Doubts over ability of local councils to assess shale gas risk – new survey
Local authorities lack competence to deal with important issues in shale gas planning applications, according to a majority of respondents to a new survey.
Fracking risks more likely from operational failure than emissions – Public Health England
The government’s health advisor says emissions from fracking are likely to be a low risk to public health – providing operations are properly run and regulated. Public Health England says shale gas extraction has the potential to cause pollution to air, land and water. But current evidence indicates […]
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