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13/12/2012

The debate on shale gas exploration - or fracking - is raging. The industry says that new measures mean it's safe to go ahead, while campaigners say it will blight the countryside.

The debate on whether shale gas exploration - or fracking - is the best way to meet the country's energy needs is raging. But will it damage the environment? The industry says that new measures mean it's safe to go ahead, but countryside campaigners claim that fracking would blight the rural landscape.

New research shows that vaccinating groups of badgers against TB has a significant impact even on badger cubs that haven't been vaccinated. The scientist who led the analysis tells us why.

We continue to take a look at the food manufacturing sector. The Food and Drink Federation says that it's an exciting time for young people to join the industry, as they aim to boost their number of apprenticeships. Meanwhile Anna Hill joins a carrot farmer in Norfolk to look at his crop in the fields, then follows it into the processing plant.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Polly Procter.

14 minutes

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Thu 13 Dec 2012 05:45

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