06-08-2016 14:15 via thedrum.com

Russia Today accused of scaremongering to prevent fracking growth

State-backed Russian television station Russia Today (RT) has been accused of trying to prevent the fracking industry in a bid to protect its own interests in the gas industry.
A complaint to Ofcom was made by energy company Cuadrilla, accusing RT – which launched a dedicated UK TV channel in 2014 – of scaremongering when it comes to its reports on fracking in Britain.
According to The Times, Cuadrilla believes it’s all in aid of Russia maintaining its position as a leadin
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