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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.
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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.
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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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Why we must come together to stop the Rosebank oil field
The world is facing ecological and political turmoil right now. We are witnessing increasing climate-driven extreme weather events such as the floods in Pakistan, drought in East Africa and hurricanes…
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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