Not so cheerful because we have just learned that President Hollande has now replaced Environment Minister Nicole Bricq. Mme Bricq was a long time opponent of Gaz de Schiste. Ah, but then they need the money don't they. So much for promises.
Josh Fox has now released an interim short video ( prior to the release of Gaslands - 2 ) highlighting industry statistics ( formerly secret ) dealing with in particular the failure rate of cement casings deployed in hydraulic fracking and also details of specific bribes paid to US politicians. If you care about the water you drink, the landscape you view and the peace and quiet you currently enjoy please do find just 15 mins to watch the clip which may be seen at:
https://vimeo.com/44367635
