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The war in Iran means we must reach for renewables – not more oil
The fossil fuel industry is trying to exploit this crisis for their own interest.
Why cold homes are a climate justice issue
The transition away from fossil fuels is a chance to transform our energy system to work for the public and improves our lives.
Rochana Sheward departs as Director
Rochana will be stepping down from the Director role, with their final day being 13 March.
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Get involved in Car Free Day 2022
Car Free Day takes place every year to encourage us to reimagine our transport system. It is an opportunity to think about how we move around and what changes we…
Young people, climate justice and workers’ rights
Reflections on an event bringing together young climate activists and trade unionists to learn from one another and think about how we can better work together.
Environmentalists have to take on economics!
Until we change the ways in which our economy works, ‘business-as-usual’ will continue to drive environmental destruction and climate breakdown.
Making transport work for local people
There have been huge changes to how we move around, which presents new councillors with opportunities to make lasting change for the better.
Can councils change our energy system?
There are councils in Scotland forging a new way to manage energy by investing in renewable energy projects.
How can councils tackle the carbon impact of waste?
If we want our waste systems to be more sustainable, Scotland needs to move to a carbon-based targets rather than the current weight-based system.
Why council elections are crucial for the climate crisis
Local authorities play an important role in tackling the climate crisis, so these elections are going to be significant.
Richard Dixon steps down after decade at helm
Richard Dixon leaves Friends of the Earth Scotland as Director after one of the most successful in the organisation’s 40+ years history.
30 years of progress is still not enough
Reflections on 30 years in the environmental movement – looking at welcome but insufficient progress.
