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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.

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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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Why I’ve been knitting to stop a power station

Taking action, one stitch at a time

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Climate catch up report fails the grade

As the dust settles in Glasgow and people try to digest what the COP26 outcomes actually mean, it is time to look again at how Scotland is doing.

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COP26: Why we left with hope

COP26 drew to a close almost a fortnight ago, and amidst getting some much needed rest, we’ve had time to reflect on the two weeks that world leaders were in Glasgow. 

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Fossil fuels escape action in Glasgow COP-out

Big polluters will be happy with the outcomes of COP26.

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COP26: little progress on the key issues so far

Boris Johnson will claim great progress in Glasgow but on the real issues little has been achieved, with talks expected to run late.

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Backwards COP26 looks set up to fail

It is a bad sign to have the world leaders turn up at the start rather than the end.

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Carbon markets’ history of failures mean focus must be on real pollution cuts

Big polluters are pushing Carbon Markets at COP26 but they have a history of failure and could worsen inequality

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Climate talks legitimacy called into question as most impacted people are excluded

If those most impacted by the climate crisis are not at the table, how can COP26 come up with an outcome that is fair and legitimate?

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Will COP26 stop our governments from banking on fossil fuels?

As long as our banks, pensions and institutions continue to invest in fossil fuels, we are banking our future on their success – in COP26, but also in our national and local governments.

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Scottish Labour’s drift towards nuclear power

Calls for new nuclear power are rearing their ugly head again including from Scottish Labour, who blocked nuclear in Scotland 16 years ago.

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