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FoES Comment: Scotland’s Geology not suitable for Fracking

Commenting on the analysis by Professor John Underhill of Heriot-Watt University that the UK’s geology is unsuitable for fracking, Friends of the Earth Scotland Head of Campaigns Mary Church said:…

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Welcome for ClientEarth air pollution letter to Scottish Government

Environmental lawyers ClientEarth have written a letter to the Scottish Government asking how it will tackle air pollution across the country as soon as possible. ClientEarth have twice successfully legally…

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New Air Pollution Plans: Scottish Government’s foot-dragging will cost thousands of lives

The UK Government has today published its latest plans to tackle the ongoing air pollution crisis, including a ban of diesel and petrol car sales from 2040. Air quality is…

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Diesel and Petrol 2040 Phase Out: Kicking Tough Action on Air Pollution into the Long Grass

The UK Government has this morning announced a ban on diesel and petrol car sales from 2040, effectively kicking urgently needed action on air pollution into the long grass. The…

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Coalition launches campaign to keep Scotland as a world leader in tackling climate change

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland Press Statement By making their voice heard, the people of Scotland can demand a world-leading Climate Change Bill from politicians, says a leading coalition today (5th…

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Scottish Parliament launches Air Pollution inquiry

Reacting to news that the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee are launching an inquiry into air pollution, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth…

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Welcome for Labour on fracking ban move

Friends of the Earth Scotland today welcomed the news that Scottish Labour’s bill to ban fracking will proceed, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Director Dr Richard Dixon said: “Congratulations to…

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Revealed: Scotland’s Councils Gambling on Fracking Overseas

Scottish Councils invest £406 million of pension fund money in companies fracking overseas according to a report published today by Friends of the Earth Scotland [1]. The 23 fracking companies…

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National Clean Air Day

On National Clean Air Day (Thurs 15 June) Friends of the Earth Scotland are urging all levels of Government to tackle harmful air pollution by adopting better transport policies. Ten…

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