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Final Conclusions and Recommendations

For more than a year the Task Force on Shale Gas has explored the potential impacts, positive and negative, of creating a shale gas industry in the United Kingdom. This document outlines the final recommendations and conclusions from the Task Force on whether the UK should proceed with developing a domestic shale gas industry.

Published Reports

Final Conclusions and Recommendations

For more than a year the Task Force on Shale Gas has explored the potential impacts, positive and negative, of creating a shale gas industry in the United Kingdom. This document outlines the final recommendations and conclusions from the Task Force on whether the UK should proceed with developing a domestic shale gas industry.

The Economic Impacts of a UK Shale Gas Industry

The final report looks at the last of the four issue. It examines the potential economic impacts on the UK of a shale gas industry. It also includes a synopsis of all the Task Force findings and recommendations on whether the UK should proceed with developing a domestic shale gas industry.

Assessing the Impact of Shale Gas on Climate Change

The third report looks at how the development of a shale gas industry in the UK would affect the UK's overall climate impact. It makes a series of conclusions and recommendations based on our reading of the available academic literature, evidence submitted to the Task Force and the many people, businesses, organisations and community groups that we have met.

Assessing the Impact of Shale Gas on the Local Environment and Health

The second report assesses the potential local environmental and health impacts of a shale gas industry in the UK. It makes a series of recommendations based on our reading of the available academic literature, evidence submitted to the Task Force and the many people, businesses, organisations and community groups that we have met.

Planning, Regulation and Local Engagement

This first report addresses the existing planning and regulatory system for shale gas and public consultation. It makes a series of recommendations based on our reading of the available academic literature, evidence submitted to the Task Force and the many people, businesses, organisations and community groups that we have met.

Call for evidence

The Task Force on Shale Gas is taking data and evidence from all interested parties on the potential benefits and risks associated with shale gas exploration and extraction. Please submit reports here: