Sentence examples for shale from inspiring English sources

There is a lot at stake and a lot of potential here, but the coalition seems to prefer shale gas, even though it is problematic, than this cheap and readily available form of fuel".

"How very inconvenient of shale gas to choose places where planning permission will be most difficult," he remarked on Twitter.

Certainly shale gas reserves are very large but Britain's geology and denser population will make it harder to benefit from them than it is in the US".

The shale gas industry should be encouraged to develop in a sustainable way where it is appropriate to do so and in way that ensures communities benefit, which could be in many different parts of country".

Economists were quick to explain away the downturn as a temporary blip, caused by February's freezing weather and the shutdown of shale gas rigs as a result of global oil prices plunging (they have since recovered some ground).

The public would expect government to be challenging shale companies on their interaction with communities, not agreeing press lines with them".

There have been major protests against fracking at sites across the country, and a Guardian poll last summer showed the public evenly split for and against shale gas wells near them.

It is increasingly concerning that Tory ministers seek to exaggerate the potential benefits of shale and dismiss genuine and legitimate concerns.

This week David Cameron said the government was "going all out for shale" and announced financial incentives for councils and local communities, labelled bribes by opponents.

Cameron has rejected the need for specific shale gas regulations and has seen off EU proposals for binding rules for shale gas exploration.

The government believes that shale gas has the potential to provide the UK with greater energy security, growth and jobs.