published Oxford Mail October 2014   Sir  our wonderful  National Parks are a vital part of our rural heritage that need to be cherished. I was therefore horrified to read that the Government had considered  granting licences to drill for shale gas in our National Parks. Has this country gone barking mad?? One only has to look at the American drilling sites to see what an infernal mess is being  inflicted on the landscape. America is also  a giant continent in comparison to our tiny country.. I very much doubt that America would allow drilling in their fine National Parks. We have leapt out of the frying pan and into the fire. Now that Didcot Power Station and others are gone  there is a predicted energy shortfall. Hence the rash dash for gas at all costs. We need to take time out before making rash decisions. Drilling for shale has the potential to destroy our beautiful countryside and pollute some aquifers. At the moment we import  very cheap American coal for much of our energy. However this is soon to change as the coal power stations are closed or blown up. Soon our energy bills will shoot up to pay for new nuclear power stations. Hence the rash dash for gas. Frankly our energy policy is a shambles. Click here to Reply or Forward 0.79 GB (5%) of 15 GB used Manage Terms - Privacy Last account activity: 58 minutes ago Details

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