Third Energy's controversial fracking operation in North Yorkshire has been approved after objections from protesters noted water contamination, noise pollution and earthquakes among the consequences of fracking in the area. The decision by Lancashire County Council to approve a £1bn project at Preston New Road was made despite protests against it which have included an attempt to blockade roads leading into the site. As Greenpeace supporters note the negative impacts of fracking will be far spread across Yorkshire, the British Chambers of Commerce have announced the approval will create many new energy-related jobs and help solve the UK's energy crunch.
Third Energy's controversial fracking operation in North Yorkshire has been approved after objections from protesters noted water contamination, noise pollution and earthquakes among the consequences of fracking in the area. Third Energy announced they will deliver on their commitments to undertake the operation without impacting on the local environment and are ready to take on the responsibility of conducting the fracking safely. As Greenpeace supporters note the negative impacts of fracking will be far spread across Yorkshire, the British Chambers of Commerce have announced the approval will create many new energy-related jobs and help solve the UK's energy crunch.