Women linked to fall in support for UK shale gas extraction

Survey shows support for shale gas has fallen to its lowest level as more women find out about the controversial process

Support for extracting shale gas in the UK has fallen to its lowest level as women find out more about the controversial process, according to a long-running survey.

The University of Nottingham and YouGov polling comes as the government promises to fast track bids and with North Yorkshire council poised to make a decision on a fracking application next month.