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Richard Dixon steps down after decade at helm

31st March 2022

Richard Dixon leaves Friends of the Earth Scotland as Director after one of the most successful in the organisation’s 40+ years history.

5 ways to take climate action after COP26

30th November 2021

We can keep up the momentum and keep building a beautiful and powerful movement to create a better world.

Fossil fuels escape action in Glasgow COP-out

16th November 2021

Big polluters will be happy with the outcomes of COP26.

#StopCambo campaign gathers momentum and support

22nd July 2021

Public and political support for stopping a climate-wrecking oil field is building.

88% of Scottish adults concerned about plastic pollution

16th June 2021

New polling has shown very high levels of concern among Scottish adults about plastic pollution, with 60% actively trying to do more to reduce the amount they use. However, 40% have had a reusable container refused in the last year, making it harder to take action.

Why the new Scottish Parliament must kick-start our transition to a circular economy

28th April 2021

Developing opportunities for businesses working on a circular economy in Scotland would reduce our contribution to the climate crisis.

Have your say on South Lanarkshire’s new incinerator

14th April 2021

Viridor are proposing to build one of Scotland’s biggest incinerators in South Lanarkshire.

What’s next for Scotland’s circular economy?

22nd February 2021

Almost a year after Scotland’s Circular Economy Bill was postponed, we look ahead to what’s next for Scotland’s transition to a circular economy.

Have your say on Killoch Incineration plans

29th January 2021

East Ayrshire Council has granted planning permission for a new “energy-from-waste” incinerator.