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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Sandra Laville and Ruth Hayhurst

Fracking could affect many protected areas across England as ban is lifted

Quantock Hills
Fracking licences have already been granted that would encroach upon areas of outstanding natural beauty, such as the Quantock Hills in Somerset. Photograph: Deeplyvibed/Alamy

Licences for fracking encroach on some of the most environmentally protected areas in England, including national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

As the government lifted the ban on drilling for shale gas, the Guardian analysed where drilling might take place in months and years to come.

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