shale gas

Paper queries claims UK shale gas will generate thousands of jobs, arguing total number will be far lower and many will be short-term positions

Progress on fracking 'glacially slow' despite backing from prime minister and promise of generous tax breaks

Government accepts legislative amendments on 'well-by-well' disclosure and groundwater pollution, but opponents say bill remains flawed

Government announces £2m funding for 19 projects designed to improve the sustainability and safety of fracking operations

Environmental groups welcome proposed amendment that opposition says would protect drinking water sources

Decision comes after two-year study spearheaded by health commissioner into the effects of fracking on the state’s air and water raises ‘serious questions’

Prime Minister adds he would be 'very happy' if fracking came to his Witney constituency

The Prime Minister is to appear before the Commons Liaison Committee this afternoon to discuss fracking and climate change

Opposition to table 11 amendments to Infrastructure Bill in pursuit of tighter environmental restrictions on fracking projects

Researchers find exposure to chemicals used in controversial extraction process could damage fertility and cause birth defects