Fracking protesters attempt to block drills in Salford
Anti-fracking protesters in the north-west have tried to block the arrival of drills in Barton Moss in Greater Manchester…
The latest energy news, price rises and cost savings: Fracking
Environmental group open to fracking
Campaign to Protect Rural England has said it could back the controversial extraction method…
Public to get more say over windfarm installations
Local communities will be given more of a voice regarding wind turbines installations…
Labour council looks to be the first to ban fracking
A Labour council in London is looking to become the first in the country to ban the controversial extraction process through planning laws…
Study says properly conducted fracking would only pose low health risk
New research suggests public would face low health risk from hydraulic fracturing if the procedure was well regulated…
National Trust might allow fracking, not windfarms
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Lord Stern: Energy suppliers and media are misleading Brits
The former head of the government economic service has lambasted energy suppliers and certain media companies for blaming bill rises on green subsidies…
‘Fracking tax’ could lead to lower energy bills
The Conservative party may use funds raised by issuing fracking licences to cover cost of green policies and reduce consumer energy bills…
Minister says shale extraction could take place in 40 locations
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Fracking is the solution to high energy bills, says cabinet minister
Conservative MP Chris Grayling has responded to Labour’s pledge to freeze energy bills by stating shale gas is the best solution for lowering the cost of living in the UK…