Shale gas firms face binding law if they fail ‘scoreboard’ test

European countries allowing shale gas drills will have to publish a ‘scoreboard’ showing compliance with ‘best environmental practices’ which could become legally-binding within 18 months, under new EU rules seen by EurActiv. The EU would require extensive public consultations and environmental impact assessments to be undertaken by member countries before any new drills could be allowed, the ...

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