Energy and Environment

The case for shale gas


In this interview for ieaTV, Matt Ridley explains that shale gas is readily available in the UK and can be extracted relatively cheaply. Moreover, the environmental problems associated with the method of extraction are hugely exaggerated.

The mineral rights regime in the UK may, however, be suboptimal for the development of the industry, for example in terms of the incentives facing landowners:




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