shale gas

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

Environmental campaigners accuse the government of censoring key report on potential impact of fracking on house prices

Researchers say lack of transparency from shale developers means there is a risk industry growth will outpace understanding of threats

Owner of Grangemouth petrochemical plant gives strongest indication yet that it will apply for shale gas extraction license

Public Health England and Natural England among groups against shale gas exploration in areas including national parks

Analysis finds 77 per cent of targeted seats have been opened up for exploration, despite low levels of public support for fracking