Welsh Government Votes To Ban Fracking Until 2021 Due To Climate and Health Fears

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By Richard HeasmanFeb 5, 2015, 5:14 am175 pts
Fracking is set to be banned in Wales until 2021 while health and climate risks are investigated more extensively. The proposed moratorium on fracking was led by opposition party Plaid Cymru and supported by members of both the Welsh Labour and Tory parties. The Welsh moratorium follows a similar announcement…

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Welsh Government Votes To Ban Fracking Until 2021 Due To Climate and Health Fears

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