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Climate-themed shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Here are the climate-themed shows we’ll be booking tickets for at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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In the pocket of developers: how the Scottish Government breached its own rules 28 times in handling of new gas power plant application
Ministers have spoken publicly in favour of the planning application, and met developers over 60 time whilst refusing to meet objectors.
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Energy giant SSE feeling the heat from its Peterhead power station plans
SSE’s marketing as a green and progressive company has been exposed as greenwash.
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Bute House protest demands First Minister stick to climate target commitments
The climate movement was protesting the decision to scrap Scotland’s vital 2030 climate targets.
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How Laura Young took on disposable vapes and won
Laura started, and continues to lead, the campaign to see single-use disposable vapes banned across Scotland and the UK.
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5 reasons carbon capture should not be relied upon to meet climate commitments
CCS has a long history of failure and is used by the oil industry as a greenwashing tactic.
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Feminist solutions to the climate crisis
Around the world, women and marginalised genders are more impacted by climate breakdown. We need to tackle it with feminist solutions.
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Incredible outfits shine a light on Scotland’s overconsumption
We put on a fashion show with outfits made from discarded materials to call on MSPs to support a circular economy.
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Gracie Bradley departs as Director
We are grateful for her important work which has helped ensure the organisation has a clear campaigning direction and is in a good place looking to the future.
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The destruction of Palestine’s environment
The war in Gaza has created a human and environmental catastrophe in what was one of the world’s poorest and most densely populated places.
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Could moving past growth protect the planet?
Degrowth offers an alternative future, one where everyone’s needs are met so we have more time to spend doing what we love with who we love.
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Interview with Joy Reyes, Friends of the Earth Philippines
We spoke to Joy to find out more about her work in the Philippines and how she’s finding climate activism in Scotland so far.