What is fracking? Public awareness of shale gas extraction is low
Monday, July 9, 2012 - 08:01
in Earth & Climate
Public awareness of fracking the method of extracting shale gas is low, despite high levels of coverage of the controversial process in the media, a new study has found. And while people link fracking to earthquakes and water contamination, more than half of those questioned believe shale gas extraction should be allowed in the UK.