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Premier Christian Radio
By Alex Williams
22 de abril de 2017
Quakers in Britain is calling upon
the Scottish government to outlaw fracking, warning the controversial process
of extracting oil and gas is "destructive".
Responding to a public consultation, the organisation
called for "bold steps" to be taken in tackling climate change, by
supporting renewable and efficient energy instead.
A representative meeting of Quakers concluded:
"We have faith we can tackle climate change and build a more sustainable
future, but we know this is only possible if fossil fuels remain in the
ground."
"Fracked gas is not the low-carbon solution some
suggest and is incompatible with tackling the climate crisis. It is
destructive of the environment, land and communities."
The Scottish government has implemented a moratorium -
a temporary ban - on fracking and other unconventional oil and gas developments
while the industry and its impacts are scrutinised.
A statement on its website said: "The Scottish
Government has a big decision to make on the future of unconventional oil and
gas in Scotland.
"The Scottish Government's position is to take a
cautious, evidence led approach while we gather and consider evidence."
The 'Talking Fracking' consultation runs until 31st
May 2017.
Quakers across Britain have already opposed moves to
conduct fracking in other parts of the country, including proposed developments
in Sussex and Yorkshire.
John Fitzgerald of South East Scotland Quaker Area
Meeting said: "The economic claims in support of fracking are dubious -
research shows it would only bring a small number of jobs over many
decades."
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