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MHK hopes to rally political support against gas extraction plans

Focus on alternatives, says Faragher

An MHK is to seek Tynwald support at its June sitting for a motion opposing plans to extract gas from Manx territorial waters. 

Douglas East member, Joney Faragher says the Isle of Man should focus its attention on renewable energy alternatives.

She believes extracting gas wouldn't make economic sense and would be contrary to the Island's declared green agenda:

 

 

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