Fracking

Sparse public data on onshore oil and gas drilling makes full extent of failures in hydrocarbon wells unknown, experts say

Environment secretary held high-level meeting at Cuadrilla's request with Environment Agency over regulation dispute

The RSPB's Harry Huyton defends conservation group's 10 recommendations for better fracking regulations, dismissing industry claims they are unnecessary

Ken Cronin of industry group UKOOG argues many of the risks posed by fracking highlighted by conservation groups are already being addressed

Green groups infuriated regulatory changes do not include fracking, as move to beef up biodiversity protection welcomed

National Trust, RSPB, and Wildlife Trust publish new 10-point plan designed to ensure UK shale gas regulation is fit for purpose

Shale gas operations not subject to local scrutiny like wind farms, company says

Natalie Bennett uses conference speech to reiterate call for end to UK fracking and for climate sceptic ministers to be sacked

UN's top environmental official says switch from coal to natural gas is delaying critical energy transition to renewables

BP chief economist tells Reuters threat of industry leaving EU over energy costs is a "bit of a red herring"