Proposed U.K. Budget Supportive of Shale Gas Development, Mum on Renewables

摘要

The United Kingdom's chancellor of the exchequer March 20 reiterated his support for shale gas development during a speech in parliament to present his proposed 2013 fiscal year budget. Environmental groups responded that the Conservative-led coalition is perpetuating the use of fossil fuels at the expense of developing a low-carbon economy.