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26/01/2015

Fracking, Milk

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, Fracking, Milk

A group of MPs call for a moratorium on fracking. Presented by Charlotte Smith.

A group of MPs is calling for a moratorium on fracking, the controversial method of extracting shale gas from rock. And Charlotte Smith takes a closer look at the dairy industry.

Fracking should be put on hold in the UK - that's the conclusion of an all-party committee of MPs, which says fracking for shale gas has the potential to pose significant risks to water and air quality, and to public health. It adds that it won't help meet climate change emission targets, as although cleaner than coal it is still a fossil fuel. 
The Environmental Audit Committee also wants fracking banned outright in National parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty, sites of special scientific interest and ancient woodland. 
And we look at the dairy industry - how milk is priced, and what consumers can do if they want to support dairy farmers.
Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Sally Challoner.

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