North Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire County Councils say lengthier consultation periods are essential for local democracy
Equitable Origin launches new scheme that promises to help clean energy companies avoid legal hurdles
The government's fracking planning shake-up offends any sense of fair play, like so much of the Conservative shale gas strategy it could prove to be counter-productive
"Many will be concerned that the government is setting different rules for different energy sources"
Ministers will be able to call in fracking applications if councils are seen to be taking too long to reach a decision
Energy and Climate Change Secretary will write to planning authorities to make clear there is a 'national need' for shale gas exploration
Labour leadership hopeful says we need more evidence on the environmental impact of shale gas exploration in new manifesto
Island Gas Limited submits plans for shale gas exploration in Nottinghamshire
BusinessGreen tracks how support for fracking has fallen as backing for renewables remains solid
Just 21 per cent of British public support fracking, according to latest DECC survey