Legal opinion on whether the Scottish Parliament can ban fracking
A legal opinion from one of Scotland’s leading advocates that says the Scottish Parliament can pass a law to ban fracking.
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A legal opinion from one of Scotland’s leading advocates that says the Scottish Parliament can pass a law to ban fracking.
Scottish Government’s Preferred Policy Position on Fracking, published in October 2018.
The report from leading NGOs explores why there is a lack of strategic court action in Scotland and suggests recommendations to address this.
The Lothian and Strathclyde Pension Funds, run by Edinburgh and Glasgow Councils, were found to be failing to take adequate action to protect their £27.1 billion investments from climate risks.
This report reveals the extent of UK council investments in the fracking industry