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On Call You and Yours today - would you welcome fracking near you? We'll be giving you the chance to put your questions to Francis Egan, Chief Executive of Cuadrilla, as the Government opens up the latest round of fracking applications. Fracking involves blasting water, chemicals and sand at high pressure into shale rock formations to release the gas and oil held inside. According to the government, the technology offers a chance for the UK to increase its energy independence in a volatile world. It will generate jobs, boost manufacturing and even create a windfall for local councils who can spend the money on local services. But what about traffic disruption? Is there a risk of methane being released into drinking water? And by creating a public interest clause has the government given big business a free pass to turn national parks into drill sites? We really want to hear from you if you have an exploratory drill site near you.
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Producer: Kevin Core
Presenter: Winifred Robinson.