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Why is Scotland scrapping its climate targets?
Why Scotland is scrapping its vital climate targets, why this matters and what needs to happen now.
Activists hand in petition urging the Scottish Government to reject Peterhead gas plans
Campaigners have handed in a petition to the Scottish Government urging them to reject the plans for a new gas burning power station in Peterhead.
How people power ended the coal era
It’s September 2024 and in the countryside just outside of Nottingham, England, something momentous is taking place: the UK’s last coal power station is closing and with it ends Britain’s…
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Waste workers are protectors of our environment, we must support them
Bin workers deserve the pay rise they are asking for. While their work is often invisible, it is crucial for our health and our environment.
Can comedy inspire climate action?
Comedian Julie Kennedy looks at the role of art in social change as she takes her show to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Climate-themed shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Here are the climate-themed shows we’ll be booking tickets for at the Edinburgh Fringe.
How we created a new climate justice resource for young people
Young Friends of the Earth Scotland has just launched it’s brand new intro to climate justice booklet – created by young people, for young people. This easy to read A5…
What’s it like being on a charity board?
Our board member Ery spoke to us about why they joined the board, what the role involves and what skills are needed.
Feminist solutions to the climate crisis
Around the world, women and marginalised genders are more impacted by climate breakdown. We need to tackle it with feminist solutions.
Reunion 2: The diary of an Intern
The Start of the Adventure I had grand plans for the first day in my new office at Friends of the Earth Europe in Brussels, that involved a pair of…
Reunion 1
Last week, en route to a meeting of NGOs to discuss tar sands campaigning, I met up with two of our ex-interns in Brussels to catch up and see how…
The West Wing
Every morning I get a wee thrill as I walk through the door to the Friends of the Earth Scotland office. And not just because I love my job, but…
