Fracking 'incompatible' with UK's climate change commitments, politicians warned

Scotsman: IT is "categorically clear" that the UK will fail international commitments on combating climate change if it develops shale gas, politicians were warned today. The shale gas industry, which was suspended after operations caused two minor earthquakes in Lancashire, is expected to be granted permission by the UK Government tomorrow to resume exploration despite ongoing fears about the dangers of the controversial 'fracking' process. Gas firm Cuadrilla, which has been pioneering the process in...

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