Fracking
Ban fracking in London, Sadiq Khan tells councils
London Mayor reiterates his opposition to shale gas exploration within the capital, declaring it has 'no place' in London
Boom in renewables weakens fracking's case in UK, says Tory MP
Chair of policy committee also points to action to extract more North Sea gas and oil, suggesting support for shale gas is cooling
Renewables continue to ride wave of popularity as fracking support hits record low
Record high support for renewables - including onshore wind - while backing for fracking takes a nosedive according to official government poll
Pollutants from fracking could pose health risk to children, warn researchers
Analysis of US fracking sites suggests pollutants including airborne particulates and heavy metals could affect neurodevelopment of babies and children
BNP Paribas rules out future work with shale and tar sands firms
France's biggest listed bank declares it will no longer help shale gas or oil firms with funding or business transactions as part of climate change pledge
Scottish government bans fracking
Following public consultation in which 99 per cent of responses opposed fracking, government confirms 'fracking cannot and will not take place in Scotland'
Most Britons 'dislike prospect of living near mini nuclear station'
Survey finds 62 per cent would not be happy living near the small modular reactors backed by government and industry
Campaigners launch last-ditch appeal to stop fracking in Lancashire
Protesters hope appeal court will uphold council's decision to reject planning consent for Cuadrilla, which was overturned by Sajid Javid
Five takeaways from the latest BEIS public attitudes survey
What does the latest government survey tell us about public opinion on renewables, fracking, energy bill costs, and concern over power cuts?
Drilling down: Public support for fracking hits lowest level yet
Latest government public attitudes tracker shows continued high support for clean energy and tackling climate change, while fewer than ever are backing fracking
Ireland becomes third European country to ban onshore fracking
President of the Republic, Michael D. Higgins, signs Prohibition of Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing Bill 2016 into law
Court rules Trump administration must enforce methane standards
Federal court lands blow against President Trump's assault on US environmental regulations
Renewable energy's record-breaking popularity - in charts
The latest government survey reveals record public support for renewable energy technologies, but what else do the findings uncover?
Fracking activists in Lancashire lose high court bid to stop drilling
Residents 'dismayed' after judges uphold decision to approve Cuadrilla shale gas operation in Fylde
White House rules out carbon tax as coal giants urge Trump to stay in Paris Accord
President's team discusses tax reform, Peabody and Cloud Peak Energy rally for seat at Paris table, and Maryland bans fracking
Scottish Government launches fracking consultation
Scottish residents' views sought on unconventional oil and gas extraction ahead of MSP vote later this year
Friends of the Earth ticked off over claims in anti-fracking leaflet
Ad watchdog informally resolves Cuadrilla complaints over leaflet stating chemicals used in fracking can cause cancer and contaminate water
Ineos eyes fracking potential of Sherwood Forest
Documents obtained by Friends of the Earth suggest shale gas firm is to conduct seismic surveys in the historic forest, the legendary home of Robin Hood
High Court backs fracking in Yorkshire
Campaigners and local residents lose bid to halt fracking in Ryedale, with judge ruling the issue of climate change had been considered in initial council decision
Ecotricity submits planning applications for Green Gas Mills on Lancashire fracking sites
Green energy specialist files two planning applications to build biogas plants on proposed shale gas sites in bid to highlight that 'there's an alternative to fracking'
East Midlands site gets green light for shale gas exploration
Nottinghamshire council approves iGas planning application to drill two wells at Misson, the third UK site to be approved for exploration this year
Ireland passes first hurdle to ban fracking
Bill to ban fracking unanimously passed by Irish House of Representatives
Public backing for nuclear and shale gas falls to record low
Official government statistics shows public support for nuclear energy drops three per cent following Hinkley Point deal, and support for shale gas hits record low of 17 per cent
What does it take to 'really' take control of our energy system?
Fracking's about as far from locally controlled energy as you can get. We can do so much better, says David Powell at the New Economics Foundation