Fracking Week in Parliament: 30 January-3 February 2017
In this Fracking Week in Parliament Graham Jones on the cost of policing anti-fracking protests Mark Menzies on action over Lancashire’s recommendations on fracking health risks
Recent research roundup: January 2017
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.
Have your say on fracking health impacts
A researcher is asking for help with an investigation into the impacts of fracking on social health and well-being.
Lancashire MP tops 2016 table for parliamentary fracking questions
The Conservative MP for the area where Cuadrilla wants to frack in Lancashire asked the most parliamentary questions about shale gas and fracking in 2016.
Guest Post: It’s time for the UK to Fraxit
Guest post by Peter Strachan and Alex Russell On Tuesday the US Environmental Protection Agency released its study concluding that hydraulic fracturing can impact drinking water at each stage in the shale gas production process. In this guest post, professors Peter Strachan and Alex Russell assess the case […]
Fracking Week in Parliament: 28 November-2 December 2016
In this Fracking Week in Parliament: Two Conservatives from shale gas areas quiz the government on fracking impacts: Mark Menzies (Fylde) asks about health and air quality monitoring Fiona Bruce (Congleton) asks about impacts on communities
Cuadrilla vows to put “Lancashire First” but picks first fracking site contractor from Gtr Manchester
Cuadrilla is pushing ahead with plans for fracking in Lancashire with the announcement of a contract for preparation work at one of its sites. It has also made six commitments to the county – if shale gas were produced locally.
Fracking Week in Parliament: 14-18 November 2016
In this Fracking Week in Parliament: Fracking sand Shale gas and health Gas field earthquakes Scottish government fracking policy
Scottish Government to decide on fracking in 2017
The Scottish Government announced today it hoped to decide next year whether to allow fracking for unconventional oil and gas.
Recent research round-up: March-Sept 2016
This round-up looks at 44 recent studies about fracking published since late March 2016. Please let us know if we’ve missed a report you think should be included. Click here to get in touch.
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