Fracking cash could be used to fund climate resilient flood defences, as well as 'bribes' to local residents

Madeleine Cuff
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Government suggests some of the tax revenues from fracking could be used to support low-carbon infrastructure, clean energy, and regional flood defence work

Cash raised from the exploitation of the UK's shale gas resources could be used to fund low-carbon infrastructure and climate adaption initiatives in the north of England, as part of the UK government's...

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