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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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Tackling traffic can help take us where we need to go
Reducing traffic can make our towns more liveable and boost climate fight.
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Electric vehicles advance as part of the transport answer
End date of fossil fuelled cars is good news but our transport system much change in larger ways.
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Scottish Government must now get down to work on Green Jobs
Looking at what’s in the Scottish Programme for Government.
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Good green jobs at Alexander Dennis under threat
Retaining, and expanding, these kinds of jobs are essential for Scotland’s economy and combating climate change.
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How much is your Council spending on safer streets?
We reveal the disparity in what Councils are spending on creating space for safe social distancing.
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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.
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Transport habits headed for major change
SNP-Greens Budget deal to provide free bus travel for under 19s could cut climate emissions & air pollution.
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The rise and rise of electric vehicles
We’re missing opportunities to phase out fossil fuelled cars.
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Six things you didn’t know about air pollution
These revelations about air pollution will take your breath away.