Shale Gas and Fracking

The report identifies significant risks associated with shale gas extraction, including regulatory failures, threats to climate goals, and water scarcity. It specifically challenges claims that fracking will lower energy bills in the UK and warns of potential negative impacts on energy security.

• There are significant deficiencies in the regulation of local public health and environmental risks associated with fracking.
• The exploitation of shale gas in the UK has the potential to significantly hinder both national and international initiatives to combat climate change.
• The fracking process requires large volumes of water, which may lead to water shortages in various regions.
• There is no evidence to support assertions that shale gas extraction will reduce energy bills in the UK, and there are concerns it may harm UK energy security.

APA

Harrison, G., Parkinson, S., & McFarlane, G. (2014). Shale Gas and Fracking. Scientists for Global Responsibility. https://www.sgr.org.uk/publications/shale-gas-and-fracking

Chicago

Harrison, Gwen, Stuart Parkinson, and Gary McFarlane. Shale Gas and Fracking. Scientists for Global Responsibility, 2014. https://www.sgr.org.uk/publications/shale-gas-and-fracking.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{harrison2014shale, author = {Harrison, Gwen and Parkinson, Stuart and McFarlane, Gary}, title = {{Shale Gas and Fracking}}, institution = {Scientists for Global Responsibility}, year = {2014}, month = jul, url = {https://www.sgr.org.uk/publications/shale-gas-and-fracking}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }