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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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We need a plan fit for a Climate Emergency
Will we see a truly radical plan to deliver a jobs-rich, healthier Scotland that meets its international climate responsibilities?
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Why we’re supporting the Global Climate Strikes on 20th September
We’re taking to the streets to join the climate strikers demanding urgent action on the climate crisis.
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Climate change is the biggest threat facing my children, that’s why I’m taking action
As a researcher, I know what to call this: an unprecedented intergenerational injustice. As a mum, I’m terrified.
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Don’t forget the people of the Amazon
The Amazon fires are a disaster for the environment. But they are even worse for the people who live there.
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Good COP, Bad COP – UN Climate Conference comes to Glasgow
Richard thinks the 2020 UN Climate Conference coming to Glasgow is both a very exciting and rather terrifying prospect.
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Grouse moors and climate change
The climate emergency means that the management of all the peat-rich grouse moorland in Scotland will have to change radically.
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25 years of environmental campaigning
Richard reflects on what has changed in 25 years of environmental campaigning
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Political rhetoric on climate change is improving, but political action is lagging behind
The Scottish Government declared a Climate Emergency but failed to seriously increase action in the next decade.
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Tackling the climate and nature crises together
We need to make sure that need climate and nature solutions work in tandem, and that we do not forget people.