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$Anti-fracking protesters in Scotland$

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In Brief

Fracking unsuitable for UK, geologist claims

Professor John Underhill says it is '55 million years too late' to exploit 'hyped' oil reserves

18 Aug 2017

$Anti-fracking protestors$

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In Depth

Friends of the Earth rebuked for anti-fracking leaflet

Advertising watchdog orders environmental campaign group not to repeat misleading claims

4 Jan 2017

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In Brief

Fracking's long-term effects unknown, say researchers

Experts say more information is needed to assess the safety of fracking in the UK

25 Mar 2014

shale gas

Fracking unsuitable for UK, geologist claims

Friends of the Earth rebuked for anti-fracking leaflet

Fracking's long-term effects unknown, say researchers

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