Fracking company sues Slovenia over ‘unreasonable’ environmental protections
A British oil and gas company is using a controversial energy treaty to sue Slovenia, after being required to carry out an environmental impact assessment
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Other countries ‘highly unlikely’ to replicate US shale gas boom, says UN report
Fracking transformed US energy production, but Europe and the rest of the world will struggle to repeat the trick, finds global report
Exxon scrambles to save investments before Colombia bans fracking
The company is looking at how to get some money back despite Gustavo Petro’s government looking to ban it from fracking in Colombia
UK public support for fracking is collapsing
Government survey shows fracking policy lacks support, while positive attitudes towards renewables remain high
Fracking will blow UK carbon goals without stricter rules
Government advisers also say more action would be needed to cut emissions in other areas to cope with full-scale fracking, reports the Guardian
US shale gas investors eye billion-dollar gamble
ANALYSIS: US shale oil and gas equity investors are expecting a rebound in prices, given share issuance figures in the first quarter of 2016. But are they backing a dud?
Largest gas leak in US history leaves 100-year climate legacy
NEWS: Study says vast methane plume boosted California’s methane emissions 20%, and raises questions over US gas drilling regulations
UK fracking furore will fizzle out says shale chief
INTERVIEW: Protests are the norm with onshore energy projects – but let industry address ‘fears and myths’ to prove benefits, says top natural gas lobbyist
John Ashton: Fracking in England only possible if it is imposed
COMMENT: There is no need for fracking, anywhere in my country. There is no national interest case. It cannot happen by consent.
UK government outlines plans to bypass fracking opposition
NEWS: Green groups say plans to fast track shale gas are an assault on democracy, but government insists new rules are needed
Shale gas export terminals don’t fit with climate action – research
NEWS: Investment in infrastructure to liquefy gas for the global market won’t pay off if warming is held to 2C, say analysts
Fracking could hit UK house prices, health and tourism
NEWS: Government report released under Freedom of Information rules reveals widespread concerns over shale gas industry
UK government ordered to publish censored fracking report
NEWS: Transparency watchdog rules redacted study must be printed in full amid debate on shale gas ahead of Cuadrilla verdict
UK political consensus on fracking for gas disintegrates
NEWS: Liberal Democrat leadership hopeful latest to call for fracking ban, while Labour favourite and SNP also support moratorium
Balcombe plans new solar farm post fracking battle
NEWS: Two years after it fought off shale oil developers Cuadrilla, villagers in Balcombe are close to realising their clean energy dream
Is natural gas really a bridge to a greener future?
ANALYSIS: Gas firms say they’re cleaner than coal and offer a low carbon climate friendly source of energy, but that’s just part of the story
US frackers vulnerable in face of falling oil prices
ANALYSIS: US shale drillers may be vulnerable to oil price below $50, even while investment shows no sign of slowing
Fracking: what is the British government trying to hide?
COMMENT: Decisions over the onshore drilling for gas and oil need to be taken with all the facts at our disposal, not pushed through Parliament in a rush
Denmark to reconsider fracking ban after Total shale tests
NEWS: Total drilling near Frederikshavn will help government decide whether to lift its moratorium on fracking
Denmark gears up for fight against fracking
NEWS: Activists in the EU’s greenest country are poised for battle as Total prepares to begin shale gas exploration
John Ashton: Fracking push is an insult to democracy
COMMENT: The government’s enthusiasm for fracking ignores the will of the people, says the UK’s former climate envoy
UK government pledges to consult scientists on fracking
NEWS: Shale gas exploration will only be approved if independent committee says it is compatible with climate goals
UK lawmakers make climate case for fracking ban
NEWS: Cross-party committee of MPs argues government dash for shale gas is incompatible with emissions goals
Future of fracking in doubt as oil prices spiral
NEWS: Increased US supply a major reason for the drop in oil prices, but there are warnings that the industry now faces a crisis