Frack, Don't Frack, Might Frack?

Fracking involves driving chemical solutions into shale rock to force out the contained 'natural gas'. The gas can then be collected for burning. Studies have confirmed that the UK is not an appropriate area to frack. Fracking has been associated with contamination of water, human health problems and the triggering of earthquakes. Britain is heavily populated. It has also been confirmed that any gas collected by UK fracking would not necessarily be sold to the local populations. After initial fracking enthusiasm, the decision was made (fanfare!) to rule out the use of this technology on the grounds that fracking could not be done safely on these islands. It's also very unpopular with people living in the selected locations. The Ukraine-war linked energy crisis, has, however, put fracking back on the UK's agenda (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/09/uk-fracking-position-not-changed-phase-out-russian-oil ). This is not keeping options open! It's total indecision, as the objections to the technology and its 'benefits' are unchanged.