The House of Commons is to hold an inquiry into the environmental risks of fracking.
Submissions of written evidence are invited addressing the following points:
- The risks from fracking operations in the UK, including potential risks to water supplies and water quality, emissions, habitats and biodiversity, and geological integrity
- Necessary environmental safeguards, including through the planning/permitting system
- The implications for our carbon emissions reduction obligations
It's being held under the auspices of the Environmental Audit Committee, so I think it's fair to say that it will be a complete farce.