Fracking

Greenpeace accuses Theresa May of wanting to 'silence concerns with a wad of cash' as Labour and Green party join attack

Government keen to explore shale gas production further but admits meeting carbon budgets will be 'challenging'

Long-awaited CCC shale gas report says three 'tests' on methane leaks, gas consumption and emissions offsetting must be met if fracking is to be delivered in the UK

Newly passed legislation criticised by green groups for continuing to allow the controversial practice to occur in some instances

Treasury minister Damian Hinds declares the UK 'open for business' from oil and gas investors - sparking fresh concern over government's 'all of the above' energy infrastructure strategy

Vote in support of a ban on fracking scrapes through as SNP abstains

Delays, flawed regulations, and PR fiascos have left the shale gas industry facing an uncertain future, despite yesterday's planning victory

Council approves shale gas tests in village of Kirby Misperton despite receiving 4,375 objections to the plans

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

EPA sets out finalised rules to cut emissions of methane as part of Obama's Climate Action Plan