Exploiting shale gas is 'moral obligation', says GMB

Jessica Shankleman
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Union inks deal with UK Onshore Oil and Gas in bid to create jobs and uphold standards across the nascent industry

Trade union GMB has signed a landmark agreement with the fracking industry in a bid to accelerate the exploitation of shale gas and oil resources in the UK and boost local supply chains as the sector develops....

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