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A bus fare cap won't solve all the problems with public transport

Why public ownership is the answer for Scotland’s buses, and our climate 

Putting public transport into public hands is a no brainer – for people, communities, workers and the planet. 

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Why environmentalists need tax justice

If you care about our environment then you need to care about tax. Here’s why.

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Climate-themed show recommendations for Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Here are the climate shows we’ll be booking tickets for at the Edinburgh festivals this year.

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Rest and Resistance: workshops for young people aged 16-30

Read about Young Friends of the Earth Scotland’s new lineup of digital events for young people aged 16-30 with an interest in social and climate justice.

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Scotland’s new MSPs should commit to free bus travel

Free bus travel is an idea which is spreading rapidly and growing in popularity. Election candidates should commit to making it happen in Scotland in the next Parliament.

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Young people put party leaders in the hot seat over climate change

Skye Thain (17) from the Young Friends of the Earth Scotland steering group offers her personal view on the recent Youth Climate Debate.

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Japan’s outrageous radioactive waste plan

A decision to dump Fukushima’s radioactive waste water in the Pacific is causing outrage in Japan and beyond.

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Celebrating progress for the environment in the past 5 years

It is worth pausing to remember that the last five years have seen some remarkable progress.

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Have your say on South Lanarkshire’s new incinerator

Viridor are proposing to build one of Scotland’s biggest incinerators in South Lanarkshire.

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Torry residents want to protect beloved local St Fitticks park from industry-led unjust transition

Locals want to save their irreplacable wild green space before its turned into an industrial site.

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The Climate Emergency Election

This election must be about creating a green, wellbeing economy and generating the green jobs we need to transition away from fossil fuels.

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Creating a Just Transition away from fossil fuels

The Just Transition Commission’s report must be seen as a strong and urgent agenda for action by the next Scottish Government.

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