Scientists call for UK shale-gas moratorium

Will Nichols
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As shale gas is found in Lancashire, report says drilling should be banned until potential environmental damage is understood

The UK should cease all shale gas exploration until the long term environmental consequences of exploiting the resource are better understood, scientists have said today as reports suggested the first...

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