ITV News 23May16 - fracking approved in North Yorkshire

2016-05-24 11

ITV News 23May16 - fracking approved in North Yorkshire

Landmark North Yorkshire fracking operation approved.

The first fracking operation in England since a ban was lifted in 2012 has been approved.

North Yorkshire County Council considered a bid by Third Energy to extract shale gas at a site near Kirby Misperton in Ryedale.

Hundreds of protesters attended a meeting in Northallerton to voice anger at the project, which had been recommended for approval.

Di Keal: Anti-fracking campaigner

Rasik Valand: Chief Executive of Third Energy

Julie Winship: Resident

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