Analysis of UK shale policy debate

Lead researcher, Dr Laurence Williams has carried out 30 interviews and analysed over 1500 documents, including policy documents and transcripts of parliamentary debate.  The analysis revealed 9 key perspectives or so-called ‘frames’ on shale gas development. Four of these frames are in favour of shale development with the remaining 5 being hostile toward the prospect of a domestic shale gas industry. The research states that neither pro nor anti shale gas actors show signs of winning the policy debate.

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