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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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Coronavirus and the plastic industry
As the coronavirus pandemic takes hold, we see a resurgence in single-use plastics and waste beginning to pile up.
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Tough times for Big Oil
The UK and Scottish Governments should set oil and gas production firmly on a trajectory to its end over the next decade, with an accompanying Just Transition strategy.
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Meanwhile, around the world the Climate Emergency continues
Whilst the coronavirus has dominated the news, climate change impacts are being felt around the world with rising temperatures, locust storms and wildfires
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Planning for a Climate Friendly future – have your say!
Scotland’s new Planning Framework will shape where we live, work and play, as well as our response to the Climate Emergency.
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A Green Recovery or the same old crap?
People are talking about getting back to normality but was ‘normal’ really so great?
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Our recommendations for environmental themed TV shows & films
The best environmentally themed TV shows, films and documentaries to keep you entertained.
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Coronavirus & COP26 Delay: Let’s Pause, Reflect then Change the System
What does the delay mean for Scotland’s climate justice movement?
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Will 2021 be the year of two COPs?
Delay to COP26 must mean all parties can join and that progress is made in cutting emissions.
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Air pollution reductions from coronavirus have come at a huge social cost
Any pollution falls may be temporary, unevenly distributed and there was no intention to even achieve this.