Fossil fuels should be left in the ground, no matter what, the findings of a new report into the size of shale gas deposits in central Scotland, conservation group WWF Scotland said on Sunday.
Publication of the report by the British Geological Survey (BGS) is expected this week.
“In the interests of tackling climate change, irrespective of what the BGS findings reveal, Scottish ministers should be preparing to commit to leaving fossil fuels in the ground,” said WWF Scotland director Lang Banks.
“Only last week it was revealed that Scotland is now generating record amounts of renewable electricity, while other studies have shown we could generate all of our electricity demands without the need for new fossil fuel burning.
“Whether it’s shale gas, coal or oil, Scotland really needs to begin transitioning away from polluting fossil fuels.”
