French President insists shale gas ban is staying put

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Hollande seeks to end speculation that France could water down blanket ban on shale gas development

French President Francois Hollande has sought to end speculation France could soften its controversial moratorium on shale gas development, stating unequivocally that the ban will remain in place as long...

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