Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-11-21-Speech-3-272-000"
| Predicate | Value (sorted: default) |
|---|---|
| rdf:type | |
| dcterms:Date | |
| dcterms:Is Part Of | |
| dcterms:Language | |
| lpv:document identification number |
"en.20121121.20.3-272-000"2
|
| lpv:hasSubsequent | |
| lpv:speaker | |
| lpv:spoken text |
"The Commission is carrying out research on the need for legislation on shale gas extraction and this report sets out the position of the European Parliament. I supported the report, which calls for strict regulation to ensure environmental and health safeguards and recommends caution until the Commission have completed their research. Although I recognise the argument that shale gas could potentially reduce the need for energy imports and therefore increase energy security, we need to consider fully the environmental and safety implications. In particular, we need to address concerns about hydraulic fracking – the process whereby underground rock is blasted with large volumes of water, sand and chemicals to release gas – as this is a new technology, not covered by existing laws. The fact that, in the UK, shale gas exploration is currently suspended due to concerns about increased seismic activity underlines the need for caution. The report also recommends that no taxpayer money be used to fund research and development in shale gas and for regulation to ensure companies are liable for the costs of any accidents."@en1
|
| lpv:spokenAs | |
| lpv:unclassifiedMetadata |
Named graphs describing this resource:
The resource appears as object in 2 triples