Gas drilling Wadden Sea can start in 2007
Dutch natural gas company NAM can go ahead with drilling for gas in the Wadden Sea from January next year. Yesterday the Council of State rejected a call by the Bird Protection Society to prevent drilling in the area. The Society said it will take its case further. Bird lovers believe the Wadden Sea is a vital link on the east Atlantic migratory route.
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