Fracking

Industry-backed group concludes development of UK shale gas reserves is compatible with climate targets, but only if it acts as 'bridge to a low carbon future'

Newcastle University-led ReFine consortium says its work will help to measure the seismic impact of fracking

Environmental groups band together to call on agency to improve laws for disposal of wastewater, often dumped in places that could leak toxic chemicals

North Yorkshire County Council launches eight-week consultation on shale gas test site plans near Kirby Misperton

Oil and Gas authority confirms 27 development blocks to be offered to companies, while 132 further blocks undergo environmental assessments

New oil and gas exploration licences to be announced this week in latest bid to reinvigorate UK fracking industry

North Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire County Councils say lengthier consultation periods are essential for local democracy

Equitable Origin launches new scheme that promises to help clean energy companies avoid legal hurdles

The government's fracking planning shake-up offends any sense of fair play, like so much of the Conservative shale gas strategy it could prove to be counter-productive

"Many will be concerned that the government is setting different rules for different energy sources"