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LOCAL authorities are threatening to take the government to court if it gives the go-ahead to plans to pump millions of tonnes of Russian crude oil between ships in the Firth of Forth.
The UK government's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is due to announce the outcome of its controversial consultation on the plans in the next few weeks. But Fife Council will launch an unprecedented legal action if it believes the plans leave the Forth's wildlife vulnerable to oil spills.See the full content of this document
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Council Vows to Fight Oil Transfer Plan Forth: Crude Row
It will invite neighbouring councils like East Lothian and Edinburgh, as well as environmental groups, to join in a cour...
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