Labour in Lofoten 'turnaround act'

A committee vote within Norway’s ruling Labour Party in favour of carrying out an impact assessment study to open eco-sensitive areas off the Lofoten islands for oil and gas drilling has reportedly sparked opposition both from green groups and within the ranks of the coalition government.

Concerns: the area off Lofoten is important for Norway's fishing industry
Concerns: the area off Lofoten is important for Norway's fishing industry
Published 31 January 2013, 10:30Updated 11 October 2016, 14:37
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