fracking

This explainer outlines the current and historical status of fracking in the UK, the arguments for and against it, and the UK's reserves of shale gas. Read more

The decision to lift the moratorium on fracking does not seem to be based on the evidence presented in the report by the British Geological Survey says Bob Ward. Read more

British consumers are facing a cost of energy crisis, and some ideological extremists are trying to exploit the hardship and misery with misinformation and propaganda about climate policies. Bob Ward dispels the four most common myths being propagated by opponents of net zero. Read more

In this interview with Nigel Farage on GB News Bob Ward discusses whether the UK could become self sufficient on fossil fuels and whether fracking is a viable option. Read more

What is shale gas and how much is there globally? Shale gas is a form of natural gas (mostly methane),... Read more

Bob Ward explains why calls to expand the UK’s oil and gas industry in reaction to rising energy prices are the wrong way to help low-income households and fly in the face of the Conservative Party’s manifesto pledges on climate change. Read more

Guardian poll suggests public unmoved by assurances that planning guidance has been tightened for shale drilling Read more

UK dash for shale gas poster Read more

23 May 2014, Independent Read more