Fracking
PM David Cameron calls for UK fracking drive
Morning summary: Cameron says he is “determined to win” fracking dabate, arguing it will provide cheap and abundant energy with minimal environmental impact
‘Thousands’ of protestors could descend on UK fracking site
No Dash for Gas UK action group says it plans to send a new wave of campaigners to Balcombe as the anti-fracking movement gathers momentum
Fracking should take place in “desolate areas” says UK Lord
Morning summary: Former Conservative energy adviser says exploration for shale gas should take place in remote areas
Texas water contamination linked to fracking sites
Pollution discovered near fracking sites in North Texas points to the need for further research in controversial shale gas extraction technology
US natural gas guzzling ‘must peak’ by 2030 – report
Influential Center for American Progress think tank says USA will blow 2030 emission target if use of natural gas does not peak in 17 years
Tea and flapjacks mark Balcombe’s anti-fracking frontline
RTCC’s Sophie Yeo spent Thursday in the village of Balcombe, where villagers are protesting against plans by shale gas firm Cuadrilla to start fracking
UK fracking controls loosened to boost exploration
Morning summary: Local communities are set to lose control over whether fracking can go ahead
UK hands fracking firms “most generous tax breaks in world”
Morning briefing: George Osborne has infuriated environmentalists by announcing big tax breaks for the shale gas industry
Mayor of London could make fracking decision by 2014
Boris Johnson’s environmental advisor Matthew Pencharz on shale gas, air pollution, lessons from the 2012 Olympics and climate adaptation planning
Rabobank: ‘no money for fracking’
Rabobank will change its mind only if it can be proven that fracking does not harm the environment
Shale gas could help UK hit carbon targets
Shale gas development is in its early stages in the UK with 176 licences for onshore oil and gas exploration already issued.
UK Budget: shale gas industry says it doesn’t need subsidies
Gas lobbyist tells RTCC industry does not want subsidies – just permission to drill
UK shale gas firm forced to close fracking site
Cuadrilla blames environmental regulations for closure of one of its three UK shale gas drilling operations until 2014
UN climate talks host Poland to accelerate shale gas push
Environment ministry cuts red tape but says shale gas is essential for affordable EU climate policy
New fracking research: Bad for climate, fine for your health
Leaked report by New York Health Department clears fracking as a health risk but new science emerges suggesting methane leaks from shale gas are as high as 9%
Matt Damon movie set to ignite fracking debate
New film portraying small town America’s role in US “energy revolution” turns spotlight on relationship between environment and the economy
Fracking: Climate change friend or foe?
The UK was widely praised for establishing a national carbon budget but an unabated dash for gas could break the bank.
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