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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Guardian readers and James Walsh

Would you welcome fracking to your area?

A rig drills for natural gas in western Colorado.
A rig drills for natural gas in western Colorado - would you be happy to see this near you? Photograph: Brennan Linsley/AP

The coalition are redoubling their efforts to win the debate over fracking, with David Cameron set to announce councils will be entitled to keep 100% of business rates raised from fracking sites. The prime minister will also appeal directly to concerned locals, by saying that cash payments could be made to homeowners living nearby.

Do you live near any of the proposed sites? Would you welcome fracking in your area? Would the financial incentives announced today make you more likely to be in favour?

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