Fracking green light: Government gives the go-ahead for shale gas13 December 2012
The Government has given the go-ahead for fracking to start again in Britain.
Climate change
Friends of the Earth is against shale gas because it is a fossil fuel and extracting it will make it harder for the UK to meet its targets for tackling climate change.
Shale gas is unlikely to bring down rising gas prices. It also risks taking investment away from clean British energy, which is driving economic growth and creating jobs.
"George Osborne's short-sighted dash for gas will leave the country dependent on dirty fossil fuels - MPs must stand up for a safe and affordable future by insisting on clean British energy from the wind, waves and sun."
Andy Atkins, Executive Director, Friends of the Earth
Local Impacts
Local communities oppose fracking after it caused minor earthquakes in Lancashire last year, and because it could cause air and water pollution.
"Residents across Lancashire are extremely concerned about the risks of water and air pollution, and the impact widespread shale gas fracking could have on jobs in farming and tourism. We want clean renewable energy not dirty fossil fuels."
Laurence Rankin, Southport Friends of the Earth
Take action
Read the 10 key questions about shale gas that Friends of the Earth says the Energy Secretary must answer.
Please tweet your MP, asking them to sign EDM 181 to halt fracking - and back clean British energy instead. Thank you.
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