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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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Planning for the future must not include new fossil fuel infrastructure
Planning decisions affect us every day, from how we access schools, services and workplaces to how much climate emissions our country produces.
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5 ways to take climate action after COP26
We can keep up the momentum and keep building a beautiful and powerful movement to create a better world.
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People must lead the transition for the North East of Scotland
The transition away from fossil fuels is a way to create a better society and protect the poorest from climate impacts
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Climate catch up report fails the grade
As the dust settles in Glasgow and people try to digest what the COP26 outcomes actually mean, it is time to look again at how Scotland is doing.
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COP26: Why we left with hope
COP26 drew to a close almost a fortnight ago, and amidst getting some much needed rest, we’ve had time to reflect on the two weeks that world leaders were in Glasgow.
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Fossil fuels escape action in Glasgow COP-out
Big polluters will be happy with the outcomes of COP26.
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COP26: little progress on the key issues so far
Boris Johnson will claim great progress in Glasgow but on the real issues little has been achieved, with talks expected to run late.
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Backwards COP26 looks set up to fail
It is a bad sign to have the world leaders turn up at the start rather than the end.
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Carbon markets’ history of failures mean focus must be on real pollution cuts
Big polluters are pushing Carbon Markets at COP26 but they have a history of failure and could worsen inequality