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Climate change minister says green groups are “foolish” and “morally-disingenuous” in opposing shale gas

By Ruth Hayhurst on June 30, 2014 • ( 9 Comments )

30th June 2014 Climate change minister Greg Barker has accused environmental groups of being “foolish” and “morally disingenuous” for opposing shale gas and fracking, but “doing little” about coal.

Fracking: Anglers say no; UKIP says yes

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 20, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Update on Timeline – September 2013 19/9/2013 Anglers come out against fracking. The Angling Trust, which represents game, coarse and sea anglers in England says current environmental regulations aren’t good enough to deal with fracking. It urges the government not allow fracking unless sustainable supplies of water are […]