The UK government has proposed new rules regarding rights to access land in a bid to speed up the introduction of fracking.
It proposes that shale oil and gas companies are granted access to land below 300m from the surface.
Announcing the government proposals, Energy Minister Michael Fallon said: “Britain needs more home-grown energy.
“Shale development will bring jobs and business opportunities.
“We are keen for shale and geothermal exploration to go ahead while protecting residents through the robust regulation that is in place.
Lets have a look at what has been happening in places where fracking has been going for a while.
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