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The SNP manifesto’s climate and nature policies – the verdict
Does the SNP have good green policies? We’ve analysed their 2024 manifesto to find out if they deserve yo
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Scotland’s new circular economy law
MSPs have voted to approve Scotland’s new circular economy law! Parliament has taken over a year to scrutinise and review the new law, and the final debate took place yesterday…
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Dozens of organisations demand Scottish Ministers reject polluting Peterhead gas plans
Pressure is growing on the Scottish Government to reject plans that would lock in climate pollution and high energy bills.
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Post-Brexit rules threaten environmental standards
Scotland’s higher rules to protect nature and environment could be under threat from the UK Government’s desire for global trade deals.
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How cushioned trainers made climate change worse
Sulphur hexafluoride is potent greenhouse gas that worsens climate change but we’ve been walking around with in our shoes for years.
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Scotland’s Most Polluted Streets in 2021
Scotland broke air pollution limits again in 2021. These are the streets that had the worst levels of pollution.
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The latest nuclear con
Small Modular Reactors won’t be cheap and they will be so unpopular it is unlikely any of them will actually get built.
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Gas price rise is worst moment to abandon green energy
Reducing investment in renewables to help people cope with energy bill rises caused by fossil fuels would be the worst of all options.
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Record-breaking weather shows the climate is changing fast
In Scotland the warmest Hogmanay on record was followed by the hottest New Year’s Day.
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Official advisors call for more detail on Scotland’s climate plans
Climate advisors take tough new line with the Scottish Government on their plans.
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Bikes for Christmas but nowhere to ride
Campaigners are calling for safer streets for cycling after many kids have received bikes as Christmas presents but don’t feel safe to get out on the roads.
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Business trying to delay energy transition away from fossil fuels
The industry has realised they are losing the argument badly and things are about to get serious.