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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Roseanna Cunningham warns need to tackle climate change growing ‘ever more urgent’ as she awards £8.5 million recycling boost

SCOTLAND’S Environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham today warned the nation’s battle against climate change is growing “ever more urgent”. She said while progress was being made in key areas the “pace” has to be lifted on things like recycling and re-use of resources. Announcing a £8.4 million injection in cash to help support businesses working in …

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Scotland air pollution ‘crisis’ harming kids and elderly say campaigners as government ministers challenged to ‘get real’ over transport policies

SCOTLAND is in the grip of an “air pollution crisis” triggered by over reliance on cars, hard hitting new stats reveal. Green campaigners have seized on the figures as proof more needs to be done to tackle the problems urgently. Campaigners Friends of the Earth Scotland said the health of the elderly and children were …

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Zero Waste Scotland reveals 208 million disposable cups tossed away each year as petition calling for law to make them biodegradable hits Holyrood

A CALL for a new law to make all single use cups 100% biodegradable will go before the Scottish Parliament today. The Public Petitions Committee will consider a submission urging ministers to introduce legislation requiring all such drinks cups including sleeves, labels and lids, to be covered to help prevent environmental damage. Lodged in February …

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Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation funding boost for Edinburgh Napier University led mangrove forest project

ENVIRONMENTALIST Leonardo DiCaprio is backing an Edinburgh research project to save mangrove forests in Africa with a near £40,000 grant. The Hollywood actor announced Edinburgh Napier University is to receive £37,000 from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. It will be put towards the Mikoko Pamojo project – Mangroves Together – working near Mombassa to help locals …

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