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Why I’ve been knitting to stop a power station

Taking action, one stitch at a time

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We can’t wait for better buses

Are you feeling fed up with having to wait too long for an unreliable bus service? And forking out for fares which cost too much and seem to rise every single year?

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10 ways we’ve fought against new Peterhead gas burning plans

Looking back on four years of amazing campaigning against the new Peterhead gas project

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Youth Climate Action in 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, Young Friends of the Earth Scotland network coordinator Catrina reflects on another year of activities.

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How we have been turning the tide against fossil fuels in 2022

Reliance on oil and gas has left millions vulnerable to spikes in their prices, making the case for a clean, reliable renewable energy system even more appealing.

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Building a Just Transition in the North East in 2022

Working with communities most affected by the phase out of oil and gas to put them at the centre of that transition.

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Fighting back against carbon capture and hydrogen greenwash

We have been working hard to end the Scottish Government’s dangerous over-reliance on carbon capture and hydrogen in so called ‘negative emissions technologies.’

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Putting workers at the heart of a just transition away from oil and gas

We’ve been meeting with oil and gas workers, campaigning alongside trade unions to transform our economy and supporting communities on the frontline of the fossil fuels in Scotland.

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We went to Peterhead to talk to people about the new gas-fired power station

People stopped to discuss the fossil fuel industry, local employment, the climate crisis and the history of the Peterhead Power Station. 

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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. 

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A year of campaigning for transport justice

Throughout 2022, people around Scotland have been fighting for better public transport and safer option for cycling, walking and wheeling.

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How to cut your consumption this Christmas

The pressure to buy stuff is everywhere at Christmas, but you don’t need to spend money to celebrate. Here are some tips to have a more personal holiday that’s better for the planet.

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