Public support for fracking in the UK at record low, official survey reveals

Government research finds drastic drop in people backing drilling for shale gas since the study was launched in 2012Public support for fracking has reached a record low, according to the latest government research. A survey by the Business and Energy Department showed just 16% supported the controversial process of shale gas extraction, down from 21% last year and the lowest since the study was launched five years ago.Continue reading...