Fracking

Climate campaigners erect 10-metre replica of fracking rig outside Houses of Parliament on first day of Cuadrilla appeal into Lancashire planning application refusal

"Support for fracking appears to be inversely linked to awareness, as those who know more about fracking tend to be more likely to oppose it"

Ministerial proposals to re-classify shale gas wells as 'nationally significant infrastructure' would remove planning responsibility from local councils

BREAKING Controversial proposals on fracking have been approved but campaigners say drinking water could be at risk

Industry-backed group says exploratory drilling essential for mapping size of potential industry, but insists large-scale drilling should only go ahead under stricter regulatory regime

Questionnaire asked property experts how house prices could be affected in the central belt if fracking plans go ahead

BBC reports Lancashire County Council has been informed ministers will make final decision on controversial Cuadrilla fracking plans

Iconic solar farm is still set to be built, but hopes of a community share issue have been shelved after latest government policy changes

Fracking in Sites of Special Scientific Interest and other protected areas will be banned in latest shale gas policy reversal, but green campaigners warn more stringent regulation still needed

Amendment to allow fracking beneath National Parks will now face division vote in Parliament