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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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Fossil fuels are the climate culprit – we have to come together to stop them.
The extreme heat shows climate breakdown is here and it will get much worse unless we act to stop fossil fuel companies.
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Windfall tax on oil profits is only the start
A windfall tax on oil profits can help with immediate fuel bills but we must power our energy system with renewables to protect people and planet.
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Another nail in the coffin for oil and gas?
The Scottish Government has promised a review of oil & gas but how can it reconcile fossil fuels with the neccesary climate action.
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Stopping Cambo oil field rockets up the political agenda
Political parties are taking sides as the debate about the Cambo oil field hots up.
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We must stop the UK Government from approving more oil
Oil giants are seeking permission from the UK Government to open a huge new oil field. The climate impacts of this project would be devastating.
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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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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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Lessons from the Braer disaster
Braer Oil Spill Anniversary reminds us of the danger of the fossil fuel industry
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Forward and back on climate
Good climate commitments are being undermined by UK and Scottish Government faith in far-off technical fixes.