David Cameron calls many opponents of fracking “irrational” and says they are “religiously opposed” to the controversial technique
Is fracking the new “nuclear”? In my experience it is certainly super controversial in many rural areas. This article tells us:
Many opponents of gas fracking are “irrational” and simply “can’t bear the thought of another carbon-based fuel”, David Cameron said on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister attacked people who he described as “religiously opposed” to shale gas exploration.
He said that fracking is a “real opportunity” for Britain and that it could solve our gas needs for decades to come.
The Prime Minister warned that people refusing to back the process despite being presented with evidence that it is safe are not being “helpful”.
Appearing before the Commons Liaison Committee, Mr Cameron also said that he is in favour of “cash payments to householders” disturbed by the drilling of wells near their homes.