Fast-track fracking in UK slammed by critics

Political opponents and environmental organizations have slammed the UK government's plans to make it easier for companies to carry out exploratory drilling for shale gas in the UK:
Photo: Photo Helge Hansen Statoil
Photo: Photo Helge Hansen Statoil

The proposal to make it easier for British gas companies to conduct exploratory drilling for shale gas reserves has been met with sharp criticism from environmental organizations, reports The Guardian.

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