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SNP's environmental commitment called into question after extending fracking licence

THE Scottish government’s green credentials came under renewed scrutiny today after it extended a fracking licence and supported expanding aviation.

The Scottish Greens warned that Nicola Sturgeon’s declaration of a climate emergency would be “meaningless” unless her government took stronger action.

“Warm words will not address global climate change,” the party’s transport spokesman John Finnie said.

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