No, it is worse in the UK

"Having commissioned the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering to compile a report on the risks of fracking, the government chose to ignore the main call from these bodies: for strong regulation before fracking proceeds.

The UK?s oil and gas regulations are not sufficient to cover fracking operations and there is little to no inspection regime in place. Residents Action on Fylde Fracking made a Freedom of Information request to the Health and Safety Executive in June last year and discovered that it had made just two visits to inspect Cuadrilla?s sites. Mark Miller, who directs the company?s operations in Lanca - shire, told the group that the HSE was inspecting for worker safety only ? that hard hats and high-vis vests were worn; well integrity was not on the agenda.

?No one has ever checked the cement bonds of any of the four wells,? Pam says.

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Posted By: Larry Hagman, Dec 18, 19:50:56