Tag: Edinburgh

Fracking waste treatment and disposal could cost £1m a well – new research

By Ruth Hayhurst on December 18, 2017 • ( 85 Comments )

Researchers at Edinburgh University have warned that cost of waste treatment and a shortage of specialist facilities could limit the development of fracking in the UK.

Picture post: Barclays anti-fracking protests

By Ruth Hayhurst on October 30, 2016 • ( 8 Comments )

Yesterday (29/10/2016) anti-fracking campaigners protested outside branches of Barclays against the bank’s investment in Third Energy, which has permission to frack for shale gas in North Yorkshire. The protests were part of a week of action, which saw more than 90 events against Barclays’ involvement in shale gas exploration […]