Shaun Milne

Moratorium on fracking was the quickest way to introduce ‘ban’ insists First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

MAKING a Scotland-wide moratorium on fracking permanent through planning powers was the quickest way to stop the gas extraction process from happening, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon insisted today. That ensured the practice was “banned” across the country, she insisted, despite calls from campaigners who say it needs to be enshrined into law instead. But she …

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Scotland needs environmental court say Scottish Greens as John Finnie steps up attack over government rejection

SCOTLAND must set up an environmental court if it is to have any real power to tackle related crime after Brexit, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was told today. Highlands and Islands MSP John Swinney said the country faced seeing legislation “torn apart” as a result of Brexit unless ministers act. His intervention comes after calls …

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WWF Scotland Advisory Council call for volunteers ahead of Brexit to help lead on policy and campaigning issues

WWF SCOTLAND has issued an invitation calling for people to apply to join its influential Advisory Council. The voluntary position is likely to see new council members play a key role in steering one of the nation’s best known organisations. It comes as the charity continues work on its strategic plan for July 2018 in …

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Watch Scottish Green’s Mark Ruskell on why he thinks extended fracking moratorium in Scotland doesn’t go far enough and what more needs done

MARK Ruskell, the Scottish Green Party’s Energy and Environment spokesman, has warned more work is  needed to ensure a ban on fracking in Scotland can be made permanent While the Scottish Government has extended a moratorium on fracking operations in Scotland, other factors including Brexit, changes of government and legal challenges remain possibilities. He says …

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Scottish Green Party energy spokesman Mark Ruskell warns victory against fracking isn’t ‘watertight’ yet

THE Scottish Green Party has warned work still needs to be done to ensure Scotland is free from the spectre of fracking. It welcomed the Scottish Government’s extension of the moratorium on its use across the country. But it warned it stopped short of an outright ban and called for moves to make it “watertight” …

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Furious frackers Ineos says Scotland will suffer from drain in jobs and investment after suffering bloody nose

INEOS Shale warned Scotland would pay a high price in jobs and investment after the Scottish Government effectively banned fracking. It said the move “beggars belief” and accused the Holyrood government of “turning its back” on the industry. And it tried to pour scorn on the ruling by claiming ENGLAND would instead benefit from its …

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Green campaigners 60,000 thank yous as Scots politicians urged to ensure fracking ban cannot be scuppered by Westminster

SCOTLAND’S green campaigners celebrated today’s historic ban on fracking – but urged the Holyrood government to act quickly to ensure the decision cannot be scuppered by a Westminster led Brexit. More than 60,000 people responded to the Scottish Government’s decision over fracking in Scotland – with 99% arguing against its use. Environmental groups said it …

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Read today’s fracking ban statement from Scotland’s energy minister Paul Wheelhouse in full

SCOTLAND’S energy minister Paul Wheelhouse told the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh today:  “The Scottish Government will not support the development of unconventional oil and gas in Scotland. “Having taken account of the interests of the environment, our economy, public health and the overwhelming majority of public opinion, the decision I am announcing today means fracking …

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Fracking ban backed for Scotland as Holyrood parliament puts environment first in stunning win for green campaigners

FRACKING was effectively banned in Scotland today in a stunning victory for environmental campaigners. The Scottish Government announced today that the controversial process would have no place in the country despite the UK Government leaning towards the controversial industry. It now sets up a possible legal challenge from operators Ineos who say they have ploughed …

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Environmental court KO’d by Scottish Ministers as ‘unsustainable’ sparking a furious backlash from green groups

THE Scottish Government have killed off hopes for an environmental court blaming the uncertainty over Brexit for the decision. But they have been savaged by green groups who say it leaves Scotland weak and ties organisations up in red tape. In the conclusions of a consultation on the idea published today, ministers confirmed the idea …

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