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Report reveals impact concerns

Scottish government confirms ban on gas extraction

Paul Wheelhouse
A report on 'unconventional' gas exploration is expected to spark renewed debate over its safety and value to the Scottish economy when it is published today.

Moratorium may be illegal

Revealed: Minister’s gas extraction ban could breach human rights

Fergus Ewing Twitter
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing could face claims that his moratorium on extracting gas from coal breaches human rights legislation. READ MORE

Minister hints at easing of moratorium

Ewing extends fracking ban to other gas extraction plans

Fergus Ewing
The Scottish government has delivered another blow to supporters of unconventional gas by extending its moratorium on fracking to underground coal gasification. READ MORE