Extracting shale gas: a political perspective
The fracking debate cuts to the heart of key questions on environmental targets and the UK's economic future. It's vital that political decisions are based on a rational assessment of…
Science & Technology
Fracking and shale gas: what do we want to know?
Adam Smith has some questions for people on both sides of the argument.
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