Fracking

Amid recent planning rejections for gas testing in England and questions over fracking firms' financial stability, green campaigners believe the tide is turning in their favour

David Powell argues that just like the late, great Paul Daniels the government is using distraction techniques to divert attention from the trick that is being pulled

County council grants temporary permission to fracking firm Cuadrilla for shale gas exploration in Balcombe, despite thousands of objections from local residents

Firms leading UK push for shale gas say 'we will see results next year' after 12 months of opposition, protests and a ban in Scotland

London Mayor reiterates his opposition to shale gas exploration within the capital, declaring it has 'no place' in London

Chair of policy committee also points to action to extract more North Sea gas and oil, suggesting support for shale gas is cooling

Record high support for renewables - including onshore wind - while backing for fracking takes a nosedive according to official government poll

Analysis of US fracking sites suggests pollutants including airborne particulates and heavy metals could affect neurodevelopment of babies and children

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

Following public consultation in which 99 per cent of responses opposed fracking, government confirms 'fracking cannot and will not take place in Scotland'