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MPs call for halt to fracking because of risks to climate and environment

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 26, 2015 • ( 2 Comments )

A committee of MPs called today for a moratorium on fracking in the UK. The cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) said fracking was inconsistent with the UK’s legal duties to limit global climate change.It also said fracking should be halted because of uncertainties about other risks to the environment.

Government considers higher payments to fracking communities

By Ruth Hayhurst on January 10, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

The Times reports (9/1/14) the Government is prepared to give communities near fracking sites a bigger share of the proceeds, following pressure from backbench Conservative MPs. The paper said ministers are willing to reconsider the present proposals for community benefits which would give local groups 1 per cent […]