Apparent procedural irregularities and widespread opposition over the handling of gas drilling plans has prompted calls for scrutiny of North Yorkshire Council.
The decision on expansion of oil production in rural Dorset was deferred this morning because councillors wanted more information on the climate impact.
New government guidance on assessing carbon emissions from oil and gas production has been welcomed by environmental campaigners.
The UK Government and its advisers “marginalised, downplayed or ignored” public health concerns about shale gas exploration and fracking in England, new research has concluded.
DRILL OR DROP? 