Fracking Go-ahead For National Parks as Controversial Infrastructure Act Becomes Law

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By Kyla MandelFeb 13, 2015, 7:47 am37 pts
Weak fracking rules have officially been enshrined in law as the controversial Infrastructure Bill became an act last night. The new act will see national parks and groundwater protection zones at risk from fracking as the government backtracked on amendments agreed only weeks ago to increase the safety of…

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