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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
Green New Deal research shows 130,000 greens jobs can be created in climate and care sectors in Scotland in the next 2 years.
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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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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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Have your say on South Lanarkshire’s new incinerator
Torry residents want to protect beloved local park from industry-led unjust transition
The Climate Emergency Election
Creating a Just Transition away from fossil fuels
Making sense of waste
Ten years since Fukushima nuclear disaster
What role is there for Hydrogen in our energy future?
Safer streets are slowly on their way
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From The Ground Up II: Taking Action
22nd April 2021, 7:30 pm
Glasgow Climate and Health Hustings
29th April 2021, 7:30 pm
Falkirk Climate Hustings