Updated: UK and Poland could work together to protect shale gas market

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New Polish environment minister says fracking rules will be top priority as Water UK and British shale gas industry form new alliance

The UK and Poland could form an alliance to defend their right to explore shale gas against any possible EU sanctions, as the two countries attempt to ease fears around water contamination caused by fracking....

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