Shale gas industry task force challenges government to prove it is serious about using fracking to cut emissions

James Murray
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Industry-backed group concludes development of UK shale gas reserves is compatible with climate targets, but only if it acts as 'bridge to a low carbon future'

The industry-backed Task Force on Shale Gas will today publish its latest report on the viability of developing a UK shale gas industry, arguing fracking can help deliver on the country's climate change...

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