Scottish Government extends Central Belt fracking licence
The license – owned by Ineos – covers 400km2 of the Central Belt and has been extended for 12 months.
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INEOS Lose Scottish Fracking Ban Challenge
The Court of Session has refused INEOS and Reach CSG’s challenge against the Scottish Government’s ‘effective ban’ on fracking.
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Friends of the Earth Intervene in INEOS Judicial Review of Fracking Ban
Friends of the Earth Scotland have submitted a public interest intervention in INEOS and Reach Coal Seam Gas’ judicial review of the Scottish Government’s decision to ban fracking. The intervention…
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Ineos legal challenge to Scottish fracking ban reeks of desperation
INEOS’s legal challenge against the Scottish Government’s ban on fracking reeks of desperation
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Scottish Parliament votes to ban fracking
The Scottish Parliament has voted to ban fracking, strengthening the Government’s position with amendments from Labour, Greens & Lib Dems.
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Scottish Parliament to vote on fracking ban
The Scottish Parliament will today vote on whether to ban fracking.
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Scottish Government to ban fracking
The Minister announced the existing fracking moratorium would be extended indefinitely using planning and environmental regulation powers.
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Scottish Government decision on fracking this afternoon
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse is due to make an announcement to the Scottish Parliament on the future of the fracking industry this afternoon.
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Programme for Government 2017 Reaction
Friends of the Earth Scotland react to 2017/18 Programme for Government. New policies to tackle polluting transport, transition away from high-carbon industry and creation of a National Investment Bank mean it is the greenest ever announced in Scotland.
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