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Permalink Reply by LP on May 20, 2011 at 11:25

So the French are frightened. What's new about that?

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Permalink Reply by P.G. on May 20, 2011 at 11:49

What's wrong with France banning fracking?

That would make them customers...

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Permalink Reply by Stevew on May 20, 2011 at 12:14

I read an article about Poland starting to explore for shale gas - but this was strongly opposed by the French nuclear industry.  It's not the French governemt as much as it's their nuclear power industry.  I think France is a leader in nuclear energy and if they make a stong stand against fracking it will have an effect beyond France's borders.

 

However, the poorer nations cannot afford not to develop their shale.  This could make Poland a real major nation in Europe.  It's not "the french" who oppose shale gas - it's the nuclear power industry

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