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The secondhand clothing conundrum

With costs soaring for everyone except the companies churning out fast fashion, it’s time to change the way second-hand clothes are managed for good. 

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A delegation group from Irvine Without Incinerators deliver a letter to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency calling on the agency not to award a permit to the Oldhall incinerator

What did we learn from our campaign for Irvine Without Incinerators? 

Late last year, after five years of building, and nearly two full years of local protest, Oldhall Waste Incinerator in North Ayrshire were granted the licence to fire up. This is expected to happen this month.  

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What comes next for the new Scottish Parliament? 

This Scottish Government and set of MSPs will be in the parliament for five years – the critical time for finalising Scotland’s transition away from fossil fuels. 

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Glasgow still has time to make history before COP26 by divesting from fossil fuels

Campaigners are urging councillors to agree on strong climate standards and a clear divestment timeline.

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How £1.2 billion of Scotland’s savings are fuelling the climate emergency

Scottish Council Pensions are still investing in major polluters – with devastating consequences for communities, climate and their finances.

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Fossil fuel industry spills money and power in year of tumult

2020 was a tough year to be a climate activist. Fortunately for the planet, it was an even worse year for the fossil fuel industry.

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Why did I become a divestment campaigner?

Lewis Coenen-Rowe, activist with Divest Strathclyde, discusses how campaigning has helped him overcome ‘eco-stress’ and build connections with others.

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Extinction Rebellion stage a die-in at Glasgow City Chambers

Is there a Climate Emergency in Glasgow or not ?

Glasgow has declared a Climate Emergency and will host this year’s UN climate talks but the city’s pension fund invest millions in fossil fuels.

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Protestors hold a banner saying 'Act Now Divest' in George Square, Glasgow

Glasgow takes action on £700 million fossil fuel cash stash

Activists uncovered over £700 million of polluting investments in Glasgow’s council pensions… but the tide may be turning on support for climate polluting investments.

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Activists push Scotland’s new public bank towards climate leadership

Efforts by climate activists have won huge changes to Scotland’s new public bank. That’s worth celebrating.

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What People Power achieved in 2019

Highlights from our campaigning to protecting our climate and environment in 2019.

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The battle for Scotland’s new public bank

Will this Bank lead the transition to a zero carbon economy or take a business as usual approach?

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