shale gas

Welsh Affairs Committee inquiry finds shale gas should not come at expense of environment or renewables industry

Preston New Road plans validated by local council, as Egdon secures approval to acquire new licence areas

Government-backed report questions claims that shale gas boom will help to curb global greenhouse gas emissions

Senior executive tells the Telegraph gas giant will not rush into purchasing additional licences for fracking development

Friends of the Earth report aims to highlight gaps in regulations around shale gas extraction

Green economy leaders respond to today's announcements on fracking, zero-carbon homes, plastic bags and climate change

Opening of parliament confirms government plans to boost fracking, charge for plastic bags, and deliver zero-carbon homes

Campaigners erect fence around the Prime Minister's country residence and declare: 'We apologise for any inconvenience we may cause while we frack under your home'

Caroline Lucas warns new infrastructure and competitiveness Bill would undermine efforts to tackle climate change and counter public opinion of shale gas

Former Beatle among those backing new campaign calling for a moratorium on UK fracking while the risks associated with shale gas exploration are re-assessed