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Making the connections between poverty and pollution
During this year’s Challenge Poverty Week, we take a look at the links between poverty and air pollution.
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April
2021
Campaigners and pension fund members are celebrating the announcement that Glasgow City Council has endorsed a plan to end their £500 million investment in fossil fuels. The motion was approved by a full meeting of Glasgow City Council today by a margin of 69 votes to 4 against. It represents the first time a Scottish...
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April
2021
Friends of the Earth Scotland has welcomed the increased single-use carrier bag charge. From today (Thursday 1st April), all retailers across Scotland must charge a minimum of 10p for each new single-use carrier bag used. The carrier bag charge was first introduced in Scotland in October 2014. In its first year, there was a 80%.
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March
2021
Campaigners have today (31/3/21) called for Scotland’s politicians to prioritise policies in the election that create green jobs and reduce climate pollution. They want the next Scottish Government to take a more interventionist role in the economy including making bus journeys free for everyone and creating a publicly-owned c
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Latest blog posts from Friends of the Earth Scotland
Making the connections between poverty and pollution
During this year’s Challenge Poverty Week, we take a look at the links between poverty and air pollution.
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Making sense of waste
Ten years since Fukushima nuclear disaster
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Safer streets are slowly on their way
Climate plans get a grilling
How £1.2 billion of Scotland’s savings are fuelling the climate emergency
What’s next for Scotland’s circular economy?
12th April 2021, 6:00 pm
Cash vs. the Climate Crisis: Elections Action Evening
19th April 2021, 6:30 pm
Creating Green Jobs for Scotland – investing in care and climate
22nd April 2021, 7:00 pm
From The Ground Up II: Taking Action