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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Heathrow expansion vote a disaster for the climate
The SNP’s MPs abstained on the vote to expand Heathrow airport, helping hand a victory to the Government and Labour rebels. Friends of the Earth Scotland Director Dr Richard Dixon…
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Councillors from across Lothians call for fossil free pensions
A cross-party group of Councillors are calling for the Lothian Pension Fund, run by the City of Edinburgh Council, to divest from fossil fuels. 13 Councillors from the SNP, Labour…
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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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Pop Up Parks show potential to reclaim the streets
20 Edinburgh car parking spaces will be taken over to create a vibrant, fun ‘Pop Up Park’ ahead of National Clean Air Day.
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Glasgow City Council approves plans for ‘No Ambition Zone’
Today’s decision means the toxic, illegal pollution levels with continue poisoning lungs in Glasgow for at least 4 more years
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Glasgow ‘No Ambition Zone’ plans must be rescued, warn campaigners
Campaigners have criticised the Council plans for failing to deliver clean air as soon as possible.
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Welcome for Edinburgh City Street Closures for National Clean Air Day
Edinburgh City Council will be closing off the Mound and part of George Street to mark National Clean Air Day
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Scottish Government support for risky oil and gas subsea centre
The First Minister today announced that Scottish Enterprise will provide £4.9 million grant support towards a £31 million subsea oil and gas campus in Montrose. This centre will develop equipment…
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