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Fracking: what is it, why is it controversial and will it lower bills?
2 years, 4 months ago

Fracking: what is it, why is it controversial and will it lower bills?

The Independent  

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Blackpool is sitting on shale gas gold mine which we could access if we brought back Fracking
3 years, 3 months ago

Blackpool is sitting on shale gas gold mine which we could access if we brought back Fracking

Daily Mail  

At this time of year, the illuminations are Blackpool's salvation. Blackpool needs every penny it can reap One mile beneath this part of Lancashire is enough cheap-as-Blackpool-chips gas to provide Britain's needs for decades to come. This week, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng announced that 'fracking is over' and the Government 'has moved on' A protest banner against fracking at a …

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Climate crisis: Lancashire fracking site ‘leaked emissions equivalent to 142 transatlantic flights’
4 years, 2 months ago

Climate crisis: Lancashire fracking site ‘leaked emissions equivalent to 142 transatlantic flights’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The researchers’ analysis revealed it was the result of the release of non-combusted methane from the flare stack at …

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Climate activists celebrate suspension of all fracking in England
5 years, 2 months ago

Climate activists celebrate suspension of all fracking in England

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We’ve long called for fracking to be stopped, and are thrilled that our messages have …

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