Author - Ric Lander
In the pocket of developers: how the Scottish Government breached its own rules 28 times in handling of new gas power plant application
Ministers have spoken publicly in favour of the planning application, and met developers over 60 time whilst refusing to meet objectors.
Polluted Politics: The fossil fuel lobby at Holyrood
How oil companies are using their power and influence to pressure MSPs into slowing down climate action.
Highlights of the fossil-free movement in 2023
Shell and INEOS: Oily sponsors will come home to Scotland at the World Cycling Championships
The World Cycling Championships are happening in Scotland, and will go right past the pollution hotspots owned by the sport’s biggest sponsors.
Will COP26 stop our governments from banking on fossil fuels?
As long as our banks, pensions and institutions continue to invest in fossil fuels, we are banking our future on their success – in COP26, but also in our national and local governments.
How £1.2 billion of Scotland’s savings are fuelling the climate emergency
Scottish Council Pensions are still investing in major polluters – with devastating consequences for communities, climate and their finances.
Fossil fuel industry spills money and power in year of tumult
2020 was a tough year to be a climate activist. Fortunately for the planet, it was an even worse year for the fossil fuel industry.
Glasgow takes action on £700 million fossil fuel cash stash
Activists uncovered over £700 million of polluting investments in Glasgow’s council pensions… but the tide may be turning on support for climate polluting investments.