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Put Nova Scotia fracking on hold to allow for more study: expert
2014-07-28 18:26:00| Canadian Plastics Headlines
Hydraulic fracturing or fracking, as it is commonly known should not proceed in Nova Scotia until a broader public discussion is held and more research is completed, the head of an expert panel reviewing the industry's potential...
United Kingdom: Beauty spots still at fracking 'risk', say campaigners
2014-07-28 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Fracking licences can only be issued for beauty spots in "exceptional circumstances", according to new rules issued by the government. It said the regulations for the new bidding round for licences - the first in six years - are stricter than before. And companies applying to frack near beauty spots will have additional obligations. But some environmental campaigners say the new rules are not tough enough. Right to refuse Fracking involves blasting water, chemicals and sand at high...
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VIDEO: Green lobby dismiss fracking 'hype'
2014-07-28 13:47:51| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Friends of the Earth say that renewable energy and energy efficiency are more effective solution to UK energy problem than fracking
Bidding starts for fracking licences
2014-07-28 01:05:25| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The bidding process for UK licences to explore for shale gas will begin later, the government announces.
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United Kingdom: Parks to be protected from fracking
2014-07-27 19:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Wigan Today: National Parks in England will be protected from fracking unless there are "exceptional circumstances", ministers announced today. The policy was unveiled as the latest bidding process for shale companies seeking licences to explore for oil and gas was opened. The Government has committed to going ''all out for shale'', claiming development of the gas and oil resource is needed to improve energy security, boost jobs and the economy and bring down energy prices. But opponents say it causes disruption...
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