Merkel Leaves Door Open to Fracking as Shale Gas Appeals
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Chancellor Angela Merkel left the door open to tapping shale gas in Germany, saying her government will consult with companies and the public to build consensus on exploiting the potential energy source.
“There are a variety of environmental impacts to be observed and Germany is a very densely populated country, so these things weigh even more heavily,” Merkel told reporters in Oslo yesterday after talks with Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. “We’re now in the middle of a discussion process. I believe nothing will become law which is not accepted across parties.”