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Climate-themed shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Here are the climate-themed shows we’ll be booking tickets for at the Edinburgh Fringe.
In the pocket of developers: how the Scottish Government breached its own rules 28 times in handling of new gas power plant application
Ministers have spoken publicly in favour of the planning application, and met developers over 60 time whilst refusing to meet objectors.
Energy giant SSE feeling the heat from its Peterhead power station plans
SSE’s marketing as a green and progressive company has been exposed as greenwash.
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Polluted Politics: The fossil fuel lobby at Holyrood
How oil companies are using their power and influence to pressure MSPs into slowing down climate action.
Young People and Climate Action in 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, Young Friends of the Earth Scotland network coordinator Catrina reflects on another year of activities.
Transitioning away from the oil culture of North East Scotland
Our just transition organiser reflects on a year of changing the culture of Aberdeen through activism, events and conversations.
Highlights of the fossil-free movement in 2023
2023 was the year that the campaign for fossil fuel divestment took the streets with groups from all corners of the UK rallying for local leaders to ‘Divest from Crisis,…
Just Transition: Power in the hands of workers and their communities
We’ve campaigned hard in 2023 for a just transition away from fossil fuels, standing alongside workers and their trade unions.
Circular economy: peaks, valleys and progress in 2023
This has been a year of highs and lows for the circular economy campaigns. Catch up on what’s been happening.
Tips to cut your consumption this Christmas
In this guide, we’ll explore practical and meaningful ways to cut your consumption during the festive season, without losing out on any Christmas cheer.
What’s happened with Scotland’s transport this year?
We look at the progress that’s been made in improving public transport and reducing car use in Scotland this year.
Why we collapsed a huge house of cards outside the Scottish Parliament
Despite the clear evidence of climate breakdown, the Scottish Government is considering approving the building of a new gas burning power station in Peterhead.
