Listen "Will England ban fracking too?"
Episode Synopsis
After its recent ban in Scotland, fracking is firmly back on the media and political agendas.
But is fracking a necessary economics boost for the country, or an environmental disaster we should avoid at all costs?
This week host Ayeisha Thomas-Smith welcomes back NEF’s Environment Lead, David Powell alongside Weekly Economics Podcast newbie Hanna Wheatley, Researcher at NEF.
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Enjoying the show? Tweet us your comments and questions @NEF!
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Produced by James Shield and Huw Jordan.
The award-winning Weekly Economics Podcast is brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the UK's only people powered think tank. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org
But is fracking a necessary economics boost for the country, or an environmental disaster we should avoid at all costs?
This week host Ayeisha Thomas-Smith welcomes back NEF’s Environment Lead, David Powell alongside Weekly Economics Podcast newbie Hanna Wheatley, Researcher at NEF.
—
Enjoying the show? Tweet us your comments and questions @NEF!
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Produced by James Shield and Huw Jordan.
The award-winning Weekly Economics Podcast is brought to you by the New Economics Foundation – the UK's only people powered think tank. Find out more at www.neweconomics.org
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