Fracking - a big issue  +

It would make sense to search YouTube and in particular benefit from experiences in the USA where fracking has been talking place for some time - but bear in mind the landmass, the size of the country compared to ours.

Below is a video about the oil and gas industry in the UK.  It suggests to us that firm government control is called for before fracking becomes fragmented.

Readers letters refer to fracking, which is sure to continue as more people become aware of the related issues and the alleged threat to water supplies.

+ The big question:

What is the worst scenario - being short of gas or being short of drinking  water?