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North Sea oil boom splits Shetland dwellers
In Shetland Islands a planned oil boom stirs fear and hope as fishermen, crofters, and council officials face a potential town building surge, refinery plans, and new jobs while preserving a life built on hospitality and isolation. The Rev. Clement Robb leads opposition to rapid development amid worries over land seizure, pollution, and cultural change.
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Arctic
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North Sea
Lerwick
Shell
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Okalhoma City
Europe
Shetland County Council
Zeros
Sullom Voe
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Anchorage
Amsterdam
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Edinburgh
Aberdeen
St. Andrews
Glasgow
Sumburgh Horizons
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