Councillors in North Yorkshire have approved the first Commercial Fracking Operation in the UK for five years despite pr

The transcript discusses the controversial decision by a council in North Yorkshire to allow fracking, a move seen as a setback for anti-fracking campaigners but a victory for the fracking industry. The decision could lead to more fracking across the UK. The process involves drilling deep into the earth to extract shale gas, which the government believes could boost energy supply and reduce reliance on imports. Despite reassurances from companies about safety, public opposition remains strong.

What measures are being taken to reassure people living near the proposed fracking site?

What impact could the decision in North Yorkshire have on the future of the fracking industry in the UK?