Surveys: Europeans say no to fracking

Jessica Shankleman
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Studies by European Commission and Viewsbank show need for better education of risks and benefits of shale gas

Most people in the UK and Europe do not want to see fracking for shale gas on the continent, according to a major survey by the European Commission revealed late last week. The poll of nearly 23,000...

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