Results of controversial 'fracking' for shale gas in UK will be kept secret

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MPs hear US energy firm must only disclose details of drilling method criticised for contaminating water sources in 2015

The results of the first attempt to extract shale gas in the UK using a controversial technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking", will be kept secret for four years, MPs were told on Tuesday....

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