A Governmental Foothold
Our government actor group is also present in the "Science"-"Company" coalition, although, the governmental authorities and bodies are not necessarily quantitatively present, but try to gain a foothold within the emerging network of science-commercial relations. The cutout from the larger network, shown above, reveals that the European Union is involved in the entire "Science"-"Company" network. The government institutions, however involved, are functioning as an interlink between scientist, the wider public and companies. The government institution seems to be the organizing factor in relation to science, but scientist, as shown in the map are also mobilized in company relations.
The evolving scene of activist groups against Fracking, although not fully established, will demand action from the government institutions, and seen in relation to the controversy timelines, the government faces increasing demands of control with company activities.
The evolving scene of activist groups against Fracking, although not fully established, will demand action from the government institutions, and seen in relation to the controversy timelines, the government faces increasing demands of control with company activities.