【文章摘要】 Following the UK's general election result on 8 May, the re-elected Con servative party has vowed to support the shale gas and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) industry, especially in the north of England. After securing an unexpected overall majority the party will be able to imple ment its manifesto, which pledges to support the UK's shale industry in a bid to boost domestic energy production and decrease dependency on imports. |