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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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Joe Biden and the climate talks
The role of the United States in the UN Climate Talks will be crucial, as it always is, for good or bad.
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Gas imports clash with fracking ban
A French energy giant has abandoned a 7 bilion dollar deal to import fracked gas from the US due to climate concerns.
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Disaster or hope on climate
There are positive signs of change in climate action around the world, including in the most unexpected places.
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Brexit’s threat to the environment
Key safeguards are subject to fierce disagreement and standards are under threat from Trade Deals.
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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal threatens the Amazon
Trade Deal will increase imports of beef, dairy, soy and ethanol to Europe – leading to big companies trashing more of the Amazon rainforest.
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Plastic free periods: the growing inequality issue
During this week’s Environmenstrual Week, we’re looking at how plastic free periods are a growing inequality issue.
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Just Transition for people and the climate
Our research shows oil and gas workers must be consulted on the transition away from fossil fuels.
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Making the connections between poverty and pollution
During this year’s Challenge Poverty Week, we take a look at the links between poverty and air pollution.
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The twilight of the oil industry
Opposition to oil increases, from outside the industry to those workers thinking about going elsewhere.