Posts tagged with fracking

New Budget Sets Up ‘Dash for Gas’

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George Osborne’s budget, announced on Wednesday, has confirmed the government’s commitment to shale gas, with the chancellor claiming: “Shale gas is part of the future. And we will make it happen.” A number of benefits…

Chinese Fracking Could Pose Threat to Water Supplies

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There are fears that China’s efforts to step up its fracking programme may have repercussions for environmental safety following a report by independent media agency, Caixin. The report cites a governmental white paper from October…