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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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2045 and all that
Changes in how Scotland measures climate emissions means that we must set ambitious targets to ensure we’re making enough effort in years ahead.
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Motorways vs Nature
How news of a motorway plan being turned down in Wales gave hope to villagers at the other end of Europe.
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Highlights from the Youth Strike for Climate
Check out just some of the social media highlights from the May 24th Youth Strike for Climate around the world.
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Ignoring the science can’t protect you from climate change
Trump’s ignoring the science of climate change wont protect people or help prepare for a hotter, drier future.
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Making the Just Transition real
UK and Scottish Governments need to do more to ensure the jobs and benefits of the energy transition stay in the UK.
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Solidarity with frontline communities at the BP AGM
Oil giants BP held their global AGM in Aberdeen, so we went along with indigenous and climate activists to call time on their harmful activities.
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The end of oil
How much longer can the UK extract oil and gas, given the urgency of climate change?
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SeaChange report shows how we can protect climate and create jobs
New research shows UK oil and gas drilling plans will breach climate commitments. But a just transition to clean energy will create three times as many jobs.
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Flying into trouble
Scottish Government decision to abandon their tax cut for flying was the right choice for the climate.