Shale gas: The facts has been published today by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA). The Association, which represents chemical and pharmaceutical businesses across the UK, has examined reported claims about shale gas and responded with hard-hitting, evidence based facts, making the case for accelerated progress.

Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Association said "We have looked at each point carefully and analysed what happens at the different stages of getting shale out of the ground and delivering it for use as energy or feedstock (raw material). Of course we believe we should do that but more importantly this publication is about acknowledging the genuine concerns and explaining what will actually happen".

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