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Ban fracking until human rights impact is known, Bianca Jagger to urge PM

By Ruth Hayhurst on November 24, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

The human rights campaigner, Bianca Jagger, will deliver a report to 10 Downing Street on Wednesday (26/11/14) urging the UK Government to investigate the human rights impact of fracking.

Win over the public or face more protests, Yeo tells fracking industry

By Ruth Hayhurst on September 19, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

The Conservative MP who scrutinises energy policy told the shale gas industry it could face continuous opposition if it did not win public support for fracking. Tim Yeo, chair of the energy and climate change committee, said people had to be educated about the benefits of shale gas. […]