Rishi Sunak Reinstates Fracking Ban

The UK's prime minister Rishi Runak has reimposed a fracking ban to protect the environment.

Following the downfall of Liz Truss, the new prime minister is keen on saving the planet. 

Without rigorous safety regulations, fracking can poison groundwater, pollute surface water, impair wild landscapes, and threaten wildlife.

Rishi Sunak's stance reverses a decision taken by the previous government in September, when Liz Truss was leading the country.

Fracking uses huge amounts of water, which must be transported to the site at significant environmental cost. It is also associated with other airborne hydrocarbons that can cause health and respiratory issues. 

The Scottish and Welsh governments are also opposing fracking by not granting drilling licences.

Fracking was first halted in England in 2019, due to opposition from green groups and concerns about earth tremors.

Campaigners claim that allowing fracking could distract energy firms and governments from investing in renewable and green sources of energy.