Third Energy fracking plan should be given green light, say local officials

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Council report says it is satisfied with the proposed measures for safeguarding the environment

A council report has today recommended that fracking tests by oil and gas producer Third Energy in Yorkshire be given the green light, despite strong local opposition. The report, which comes from a...

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