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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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Business trying to delay energy transition away from fossil fuels
The industry has realised they are losing the argument badly and things are about to get serious.
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Was COP26 a success?
In terms of its negotiated outcomes it’s hard to view COP26 as anything other than a resounding failure, but here in Scotland and the UK, we can ensure that the legacy of the summit is a movement fit for the fight of our lives over the decade ahead.
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12 big wins from 2021
2021 was undoubtedly the biggest year of climate action in Scotland’s history. We’re celebrating some of the wins.
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How Scotland can transform its economy to work for people and planet
Plans for a National Strategy for Economic Transformation will have to be bold and radical if it is to protect people and the planet. So far, the signs aren’t encouraging.
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After Cambo decison, workers and communities must steer the transition away from fossil fuels
Both governments must scale up renewable jobs and provide certainty for workers currently left at the whims of big fossil fuel companies.
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A climate budget or a missed opportunity?
The 2022-23 Scottish budget will test whether the Government is serious about all its fine climate words during COP26.
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People power forces oil giant Shell to pull out of Cambo!
This decision comes after months of fierce opposition and scrutiny from the public, climate groups, scientists, the media and politicians.
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Planning for the future must not include new fossil fuel infrastructure
Planning decisions affect us every day, from how we access schools, services and workplaces to how much climate emissions our country produces.
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5 ways to take climate action after COP26
We can keep up the momentum and keep building a beautiful and powerful movement to create a better world.