shale gas

Energy secretary:"Unconventional gas can make a difference, although perhaps not as big a difference as some sections of the press would have me believe"

Series of major new reports increase prospect of EU level regulation to tackle Shale Gas risks

New inquiry to examine the possible impact of a 'shale gas revolution' on global energy markets

James Thornton, chief executive of ClientEarth, explains how environmental litigation can be an effective tool for boosting green growth

Shale gas needs strict monitoring but risks of water pollution and earthquakes have been overblown, study says

But green groups warn that an expansion of natural gas could limit the growth of renewables and fail to achieve climate targets

Lord Smith admits much-debated energy source has potential, but insists UK cannot afford a dash for gas without carbon capture

Oil company insists it can't make the numbers add up to justify offshore wind farms

Expert enquiry agrees Cuadrilla shale gas drilling caused minor tremors and advises how to reduce risk for further work

Upcoming report says six-fold increase in number of earthquakes is almost certainly caused by human activity