Davey: UK shale gas is compatible with climate change targets

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Energy and Climate Change Secretary argues 'significant' shale gas production would force steeper carbon cuts on other sectors

Ed Davey has said significant shale gas production in the UK will require other areas of the economy to make "extra efforts" to decarbonise, if the country is to meet its mandatory climate change targets....

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