An ICM survey commissioned by the Guardian newspaper has found that nearly 40% of UK residents would support hydraulic fracturing in their local area, while 40% said that they would oppose it.
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, involves the high-pressure injection of large amounts of water mixed with sand and chemicals into thick shale rocks to open up tiny fissures that release bubbles of natural gas.
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UK Prime Minister David Cameron earlier this week said that the country should accept the benefits of the controversial fracking method of extracting gas. He said that the process will not destroy the countryside and will involve only minor changes to the landscape.
When asked if fracking should take place in the UK at all, respondents are more supportive however. While 26% are undecided, 44% say yes and 30% say no.
Leading fracking company Cuadrilla has faced fierce protests over its attempts to operate a field at Balcombe in west Sussex. The company says it is now looking for other suitable locations in the UK.
Cuadrilla has spent approximately £100m on a handful of sites since 2010, with no gas yet produced.
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