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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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Why Scotland needs an Environmental Rights Centre

This new institution will help use the law to protect the places and people they care about

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Will the SNP introduce a moratorium on incineration?

The Scottish Government needs to put a moratorium on incineration until the review is complete.

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The Great Net Zero Con

Governments and companies are perpetrating a global con trick by talking about net zero climate emissions.

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88% of Scottish adults concerned about plastic pollution

New polling has shown very high levels of concern among Scottish adults about plastic pollution, with 60% actively trying to do more to reduce the amount they use. However, 40% have had a reusable container refused in the last year, making it harder to take action.

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COVID-19 has not stopped environmental action across Europe

From coal phase outs to court victories environmental action is alive and well across Europe despite the pandemic.

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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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Donald Pols celebrates Dutch Climate Case victory against Shell Photo: Milieudefensie

Climate change catches up with the oil industry

The court said that Shell’s plans were incompatible with the action needed to tackle climate change.

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Reflections on ice

New research has shown the rate and impact of melting glaciers and icesheets. We look at how this will affect people and the planet.

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Can legal action stop climate change?

Can the courts bring decisive action to end our extraction of fossil fuels? Three activists take the UK Government to court for its support of the industry.

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