Richard Dixon, Author at Friends of the Earth Scotland

It is a bad sign to have the world leaders turn up at the start rather than the end.

Big polluters are pushing Carbon Markets at COP26 but they have a history of failure and could worsen inequality

Calls for new nuclear power are rearing their ugly head again including from Scottish Labour, who blocked nuclear in Scotland 16 years ago.

The public know their actions matter, but they also know governments and politicians need to take the lead in delivering meaningful action.

Despite its huge renewable energy potential most African countries are still heavily dependent on fossil fuels. It’s time to turn that around.

Until now Chinese state finance has been crucial in building coal plants across Africa.

New research shows how a changing climate will harm Scotland’s peatlands spelling trouble for drinking water supplies.

The Scottish Government has promised a review of oil & gas but how can it reconcile fossil fuels with the neccesary climate action.

Climate change is altering vital ocean currents that stabilise our climate and support ecosystems.

Author - Richard Dixon