Fracking

Companies and activists alike are working to make processes like fracking and tar sands oil production more environmentally responsible - should we beat them up or cheer them on?

Preliminary findings suggest shale gas wells could be a factor in heart problems and low birth weights

Opposition party to table amendments to Lords infrastructure bill that would tighten rules for companies drilling for shale gas

Policy Exchange's Guy Newey argues technology tribalism is understandable but counter-productive, which is why we need a market-based approach to decarbonisation

Chemicals giant intends to become 'major player' in shale gas exploration after acquiring 51 per cent of 127 square mile licence area

Protests at offices of Defra and energy firm in London, Swansea University campus and sites in East Yorkshire and Blackpool

Campaigners occupy government buildings and drilling sites in protest over government support for shale gas

Greenpeace calls on DECC to re-run consultation on controversial plans to relax fracking trespass rules, as Scottish government objects to proposed changes

Shale gas may have a role to play in a low carbon energy mix, but the industry will never deliver unless it can cut out the PR blunders

DECC survey reveals declining support for shale gas, as industry survey showing growing support comes under attack