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Tips to cut your consumption this Christmas
In this guide, we’ll explore practical and meaningful ways to cut your consumption during the festive season, without losing out on any Christmas cheer.
What’s happened with Scotland’s transport this year?
We look at the progress that’s been made in improving public transport and reducing car use in Scotland this year.
Why we collapsed a huge house of cards outside the Scottish Parliament
Despite the clear evidence of climate breakdown, the Scottish Government is considering approving the building of a new gas burning power station in Peterhead.
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Scotland’s council pension funds pour £2bn into fossil fuel industry
£2 billion from council pension funds in Scotland is invested in fossil fuel companies, including some of the world’s worst polluters.
This year’s divestment campaign highlights
2022 has been an exciting year for our campaign to call on Scottish councils and MSPs to end their pension fund investments in fossil fuels.
Learning and building community at the Fossil Free Gathering
A look back at this year’s Fossil Free Gathering – a weekend of talks, workshops and discussions about divestment and climate justice.
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.
Glasgow still has time to make history before COP26 by divesting from fossil fuels
Campaigners are urging councillors to agree on strong climate standards and a clear divestment timeline.
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.
Why did I become a divestment campaigner?
Lewis Coenen-Rowe, activist with Divest Strathclyde, discusses how campaigning has helped him overcome ‘eco-stress’ and build connections with others.
Is there a Climate Emergency in Glasgow or not ?
Glasgow has declared a Climate Emergency and will host this year’s UN climate talks but the city’s pension fund invest millions in fossil fuels.
