Fracking
John Ashton: Fracking push is an insult to democracy
COMMENT: The government’s enthusiasm for fracking ignores the will of the people, says the UK’s former climate envoy
UK government pledges to consult scientists on fracking
NEWS: Shale gas exploration will only be approved if independent committee says it is compatible with climate goals
UK lawmakers make climate case for fracking ban
NEWS: Cross-party committee of MPs argues government dash for shale gas is incompatible with emissions goals
Future of fracking in doubt as oil prices spiral
NEWS: Increased US supply a major reason for the drop in oil prices, but there are warnings that the industry now faces a crisis
Fracking caused Ohio earthquake in 2014, say researchers
NEWS: Controversial gas exploration technique linked to 3.0 magnitude earthquake that shook US state in March
Nova Scotia bans fracking in snub to Canada PM Harper
NEWS: Provincial government says environmental impact of shale gas and oil drilling needs more research
Water shortage could hit China’s fracking plans
NEWS: Race to exploit shale gas resources could be hit by low levels of freshwater supplies, critical for drilling
Fracking protesters stage ‘day of action’ across UK
BLOG: Actions take place in London, Swansea, Salford and Blackpool against government decision to censor shale gas study
Protest, dodgy polling and censorship – UK fracking latest
NEWS: Hundreds expected at Reclaim the Power anti-fracking camp, while industry is accused of “misleading” poll and government redacts shale gas report
Fracking hell: What’s the future for shale gas in the UK?
ANALYSIS: Twelve months on from the battle of Balcombe, Britain is little closer to exploiting its shale gas reserves
Green groups protest transatlantic trade deal
NEWS: Green activists are protesting a trans-Atlantic trade deal they say could harm the environment
Fracking could supply one third UK gas by 2035 – National Grid
NEWS: The UK could get a third of its gas supplies from fracking in 2035, says strategic energy report
Incoming EU President Juncker says he opposes fracking
NEWS: Likely EU Commission chief speaks out against controversial technology as he canvasses MEPs for votes
Caroline Lucas: Allegations Putin is behind fracking protests are ludicrous
COMMENT: Claims of NATO chief that Russia is behind shale gas protests is a sign of the movement’s success, says UK’s only Green MP
US fracking boom threatens water supplies
ANALYSIS: Campaigners in the US warn that fracking is seriously depleting or contaminating water supplies
How will the European elections affect climate policy?
COMMENT: As the polls open, RTCC speaks to MEPs on what the next European Parliament could – and should – achieve
John Ashton: fracking is no sensible solution to climate change
COMMENT: A UK dash for shale gas will send all the wrong diplomatic signals at a time when clean energy investment is urgent
Britain must emulate US shale gas success – House of Lords
NEWS: UK government lawmakers call for UK to simplify legislation to make way for fracking industry
How long can the fracking revolution last?
ANALYSIS: Water shortages and concerns over fugitive emissions are causing some to question how long shale drilling will last
EU-US trade pact would spur fracking in Europe, report warns
Transatlantic trade pact could boost shale gas industry by allowing companies to avoid courts and planning laws