Richard Dixon, Author at Friends of the Earth Scotland

Changes in how Scotland measures climate emissions means that we must set ambitious targets to ensure we’re making enough effort in years ahead.

How news of a motorway plan being turned down in Wales gave hope to villagers at the other end of Europe.

Trump’s ignoring the science of climate change wont protect people or help prepare for a hotter, drier future.

UK and Scottish Governments need to do more to ensure the jobs and benefits of the energy transition stay in the UK.

How much longer can the UK extract oil and gas, given the urgency of climate change?

Scottish Government decision to abandon their tax cut for flying was the right choice for the climate.

What do you do in a national emergency, and what more action must the Scottish Government take?

Expert advice is likely to encourage Scottish & UK Governments to increase their climate targets, but not by enough in the crucial next decade.

Scotland should cut the needless waste created by the estimated 1 billion till receipts produced each year.

Author - Richard Dixon