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Dutch island up in arms against drilling for gas in the North Sea

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The islands are also located just north of the province of Groningen, home to Europe’s once largest gas field. Gas extraction there is set to be suspended due to the large number of earthquakes the drilling caused.

A report from the island of Schiermonnikoog by FRANCE 24’s Fernande van Tets and Alix Le Bourdon. Daily newsletterReceive essential international news every morning Take international news everywhere with you!

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