Comments on proposed Lobbying Transparency Bill
Comments on Neil Findlay MSP’s proposed Bill on Lobbying Transparency. We welcome the aim of these proposals, and consider that a register of lobbyists is an important step towards greater…
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Response to Proposals for a Better Regulation Bill
Friends of the Earth Scotland’s response to the Scottish Government consultation on Proposals for a Better Regulation Bill. The stated aim of the Bill is to improve the way regulations…
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Environment and the Economy: Helping Scotland to Flourish
This paper is a plea for a national consensus on a new goal of government. Government faces an array of challenges, in environmental, social, and economic spheres. Getting the relationship…
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Policy briefing on Unconventional Gas and Fracking
An updated policy briefing outlining the key environmental impacts of unconventional gas extraction, how the industry is developing in Scotland and problems with the current regulatory framework. Download here.
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Activist briefing on Unconventional Gas and Fracking
An updated briefing for activists and supporters who want to know more about unconventional gas and fracking and find out how to take action. Download here.
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Unconventional gas and fracking: what’s it all about?
What is unconventional gas, and why do Friends of the Earth think its a bad idea? View our interactive prezi tool on unconventional gas and fracking to find out! .prezi-player…
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Template objections to Dart CBM development at Airth
Dart Energy has progressed its plans for the first commercial production of coalbed methane (CBM) in Scotland by submitting planning applications to Falkirk and Stirling Council for 14 new wells…
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Parliamentary Briefing on the Scottish Civil Justice Council Bill
Briefing for parliamentarians and policy makers on the Bill to introduce a new single Scottish Civil Justice Council. The Council will be responsible for implementing many of the reforms recommended…
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Response to SEPA and Scottish Government consultation on environmental regulation
FoES response to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Scottish Government consultation on Proposals for an Integrated Framework of Environmental Regulation as part of the Scottish Environment LINK network, plus…
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