Fracking, a government priority, is to be effectively banned in ManchesterFracking is to be effectively banned in Manchester as part of the city’s efforts to become carbon neutral. But Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wants to create ‘a presumption’ against the practice. Mr Burnham said he hoped energy companies would respect the policy set in Greater Manchester and not apply to frack there. Mr Burnham, wants Manchester to be carbon neutral by 2038 said: ‘It’s about embracing the future, not the past. Cities like Greater Manchester need to join the group of leading cities on the world stage that are driving fast towards carbon neutrality.

Source: Daily Mail January 04, 2019 23:46 UTC