EcoWatch: Public opposition to shale gas could be rising, despite the government`s attempts to promote the fuel, according to recent UK polls. The closer the industry gets to reality--and to people`s homes--the more worried the public gets.
Politicians are waxing enthusiastic about the prospect of a new UK shale gas industry. But protesters are worried about the environmental impacts of fracking for shale gas, and what it will mean for the health of local communities.
Media outlets and industry lobby...