Public support for fracking in the UK at record low, official survey reveals
by Press Association from Environment | The Guardian on (#2Y9A0)
Government research finds drastic drop in people backing drilling for shale gas since the study was launched in 2012
Public 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.
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