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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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Will 2021 be the year of two COPs?
Delay to COP26 must mean all parties can join and that progress is made in cutting emissions.
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Coronavirus and the climate
There is no “good news” for the environment from the Coronavirus shutdown.
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Whose Science Centre is it anyway ?
Richard examines the row over the venue which could play a key role at the UN climate talks in Glasgow.
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Carbon pipe dreams
The new Climate Plan risks relying on a dodgy technology called BECCS – Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture & Storage
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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.
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Methane and the fossil fuel industry
Scientists struggled to explain rising methane levels until a recent study identified the fossil fuel industry as the culprit.
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COP26 drifting aimlessly
The UK Government’s failure to appoint a President bodes ill for the Glasgow climate talks.
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Oceans and climate change
The oceans have been protecting us from climate change but the consequences of that protection come at a cost.
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The planet’s laboured breathing
As the planet gasps, fires around the world are a warning of what may become the new normal. They must be a wake up call.