SNP to challenge UK Government on fracking
Welcoming SNP plans to oppose UK plans to make fracking easier, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “The UK Government has ignored over 99% of…
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Scotland heading for warmest year ever
2014 likely to be Scotland's warmest year ever TOP LINES FOR SCOTLAND FROM JANUARY TO OCTOBER 2014: 2014 is on course to be the warmest year ever recorded in Scotland,…
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IPCC report – climate science demands energy transformation and halt to fracking
Commenting on the publication today of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s 5th Synthesis Report, Friends of the Earth Scotland Head of Campaigns Mary Church said: “The science is…
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End of licensing round could lead to fracking
The UK Government’s 14th onshore oil and gas licensing round, in which 20,000 square km across central and southern Scotland has been offered for unconventional fossil fuel exploitation, draws to…
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Introduction of Carrier Bag Levy to Scotland
Commenting on the introduction of the Carrier Bag Levy, Friends of the Earth Scotland Director Dr Richard Dixon: “Experience from Northern Ireland and Wales suggests that charging for plastic bags…
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Scottish Ministers call in Dart Energy coalbed methane appeal
Reacting to the news that Scottish Ministers have called in Dart Energy’s appeal to the Department for Planning and Environmental Appeals for commercial coalbed methane extraction at Airth, near Falkirk,…
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Huge boost for offshore wind sector welcomed
Reacting to the news that four offshore wind farms have been given the go ahead by the Scottish Government, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said:…
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FoES reaction: Glasgow University Divests from Fossil Fuels
Commenting on the news that Glasgow University has voted to divest its endowment fund from fossil fuels companies, Friends of the Earth Scotland Head of Campaigns Mary Church said: “Well…
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Fracking menace at door of Scottish Parliament
Mr Frackhead goes to Holyrood Photos available: http://foes.do/frackheadpics A 10ft pro-fracking puppet monster, Mr Frackhead, visited Holyrood today (8/10/2014), on his tour of the UK looking for places to frack for…
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