Fracking, housing, planning laws - national government Flashcards
1
Q
By 2020, what % of gas will the UK import?
A
70%
2
Q
How much shale gas is thought to be in the North of England alone?
A
37 million metres cubed
3
Q
How much worth of oil and gas was discovered near Gatwick Airport in 2015?
A
£300 billion
4
Q
What county is planned drilling starting in and when?
A
Lancashire
2015
5
Q
What is fracking?
A
The process of drilling into the ground and then directing a high-pressure water mixture at rocks to release the gas inside
6
Q
What are 2 disadvantages of fracking?
A
Risk of earthquakes
Contamination of ground water
