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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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
FoES and ELCS joint evidence to the Justice Committee on the Scottish Civil Justice Council Bill, as part of our Access to Environmental Justice campaign. The Bill introduces a new…
Joint Friends of the Earth Scotland and Environmental Law Centre Scotland response to the Scottish Government Consultation on a Review of Fees Charged by the Court of Session. The Government’s…