UK shouldn’t jump on shale gas “bandwagon”

Three environmental groups are calling on the Government to meet two key tests before jumping on the shale gas “bandwagon”. Friends of the Earth, RSPB and WWF have written to the Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey asking to prove shale gas doesn’t affect the nation’s ability to deliver on its climate change targets […]

Treasury holding back low carbon policy?

A group of charities has expressed concern that the government’s low carbon policies are being held back by the Treasury. A new report from the Green Alliance, including Christian Aid, Greenpeace, RSPB and WWF, claims its findings “raise questions about whether the Treasury is fully signed up” to green policies. The report uses a traffic […]

Charity calls for clearer dialogue with Shell

RSPB Scotland has called on oil giant Shell to come clean over the recent spill in the North Sea last week and to open a clear dialogue to limit any damage caused. Stuart Housden, Director of RSPB Scotland said: “Communication and sharing knowledge is key at this stage, RSPB Scotland is ready and willing to […]