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Fracking and Extreme fossil fuels In 2014 local groups have campaigned against an exploratory well to test for Coalbed Methane in Dudleston North Shropshire. The application by Dart energy is being considered by Shropshire council which is concerned of the negative effects of drilling for gas. For more details: frackfreedudleston.org.uk The government will be giving new area licences across the country including a large part of Shropshire.Many groups are campaigning against fracking and extreme fossil fuels. For more details: frackoff.org.uk Coalbed Methane (CBM) This process uses pumps to remove water from the coalbed and the methane gas can be collected.Many wells are needed to extract the gas and the waste water has to be treated. This may result in the pollution of drinking water supplies,while any escaping methane into the air adds to global climate change. Hydraulic Fracking of Shale This process uses sand, water and chemicals which are pumped under pressure to frack the shale and release the gas or oil.The waste fluid needs treatment and again pollution of the environment can result from this. Underground Coal Gassification (UCG) This process releases gas from coal seams by burning the coal underground.This is a very difficult process to control. Tar sands In Canada and Alaska the oil from tar sands are extracted using large amounts of water. This causes large amounts of pollution.Pipelines carry the oil to refineries across north america. These extreme methods to extract fossil fuels cause pollution and affect local communities. To combat Climate change we need to leave these fuels in the ground and develop renewable energy technology.