Fracking gas fears from residents in Balcombe, Sussex

Name: Fracking gas fears from residents in Balcombe, Sussex
Uploaded: 2012-12-06T12:24:59.000Z
Duration: 2 min 52 s
Description: Energy giants are on the hunt for cheaper gas but people are not so keen on having fracking - a method of obtaining shale gas - taking place near their homes, particularly after previous testing in Lancashire.

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Energy giants are on the hunt for cheaper gas but people are not so keen on having fracking - a method of obtaining shale gas - taking place near their homes, particularly after previous testing in Lancashire.

Giles Dilnot spoke to Sussex residents Joanna Fitz-Simons, Nancy Towers, Kathryn McWhirter and Charles Metcalfe on their fears about potential frack testing near to their homes in Balcombe village.

Fracking and shale gas debate: Dan Lewis and Caroline Lucas

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UK Politics

6 December 2012