Fracking halted ahead of election over earthquake fears

The video discusses the culmination of 2.5 years of protests against fracking near Blackpool, England. It explains the fracking process and the recent earth tremors that have influenced the government's decision to halt shale gas exploration due to safety concerns. The video highlights the need for clean, renewable energy amidst a climate emergency and the ongoing debate between industry proponents and environmental campaigners.

What is the primary goal of the fracking process near Blackpool?

• To build underground tunnels

• To extract gold from the earth

• To recover gas and oil from the rock beneath

• To create new water sources

What was the government's main reason for halting further shale gas exploration?

• Lack of public interest

• High cost of operations

• Uncertainty about the safety of shale gas exploration

• Insufficient gas reserves

What do campaigners hope the government's decision on fracking will lead to?

• Bigger, bolder energy policies focusing on renewable energy

• More investment in fracking technology

• Increased fossil fuel production

• A return to coal energy

How did Cuadrilla respond to the government's decision on fracking?

• They refused to respond directly

• They shifted focus to solar energy

• They agreed to stop all operations

• They announced a new fracking site

What is the stance of the industry body regarding the future of fracking?

• They will continue to prove its safety and viability

• They will switch to wind energy

• They plan to abandon fracking

• They will focus on exporting gas