Fracking

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

Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom tells Parliament decision to withdraw Contract for Difference funding for Neart na Gaoithe wind farm was down to the Low Carbon Contracts Company

Latest DECC Public Attitudes Survey shows opposition to fracking has risen again while support for renewables remains high

Emma and Sophie Thompson to star in pastiche of Great British Bake Off at contested potential fracking site near Preston