BBC: Fracking in Lancashire 'may affect mental health', report finds

Living near fracking sites could affect mental health and wellbeing, according to a new report. The report, by head of Public Health Lancashire Dr Sakti Karunanithi, looked into the potential health impacts if fracking was permitted in Preston.

Energy firm Cuadrilla has applied to frack at two sites: Roseacre Wood and Little Plumpton. Chief executive Francis Egan denied drilling for shale gas posed a health risk to local residents.

"Our activities themselves will not cause people to have health problems though I understand the stress [people are feeling] because they are hearing lots of scare stories about what we are doing."
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