Tax breaks for fracking
Tax breaks and fast-tracked permits for controversial shale gas exploration are likely to form part of the multi-billion pound infrastructure package aimed at kick-starting sluggish economic growth
What is the process known as 'fracking'?
'Fracking' comes from the term 'hydraulic fracturing' and is a process used to extract natural gas from the ground.
It involves pumping a mixture of water, chemicals and sand into the ground at high pressure to release gas from shale rock formations.
Fracking has become very widespread in the US where it has produced cheap natural gas, but also met with resistance from local communities and environmentalists.
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