Shale gas and ‘fracking’ debate Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) | Chartered Institute of Environmental Health 1 min read15 August 2014 Partner content On 21 July 2014 Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) published a report which reviewed current evidence across a number of issues associated with shale gas extraction by hydraulic fracturing (fracking). These included environmental and public health aspects and socio-economic considerations. The CIEH issued a media release which can be found here. In response to the report there were criticisms by some supporters of fracking, and SGR and CIEH have now produced a rebuttal of their main concerns which can be found here. “Shale gas and fracking: examining the evidence” can be found here. The report is authored by Gwen Harrison, Stuart Parkinson and Gary McFarlane. Related Council Leaders Say Reform's Cost Cutting Plans Are Detached From Reality By Matilda Martin 23 Apr Read the most recent article written by Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) - CIEH comments on ClientEarth's legal warning to Government