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Why climate activists are standing with Grangemouth oil workers

The company’s plans to shut the oil refinery epitomize environmental and climate injustice.  

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Nurdles: The tiny pellets polluting Scotland

The plastics industry is polluting Scotland with nurdles, harming the environment and communities. We investigate the problem

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This year’s divestment campaign highlights

Looking back at what the divestment campaign has been doing this year.

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Whose Science Centre is it anyway ?

Richard examines the row over the venue which could play a key role at the UN climate talks in Glasgow.

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Coronavirus Statement

Friends of the Earth statement on Coronavirus plus an update on planned face to face meetings.

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Carbon pipe dreams

The new Climate Plan risks relying on a dodgy technology called BECCS – Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture & Storage

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Our top environmental podcasts

The team choose their favourite environmental-themed podcasts, and they did not disappoint!

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Extinction Rebellion stage a die-in at Glasgow City Chambers

Is there a Climate Emergency in Glasgow or not ?

Glasgow has declared a Climate Emergency and will host this year’s UN climate talks but the city’s pension fund invest millions in fossil fuels.

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Glasgow takes action on £700 million fossil fuel cash stash

Activists uncovered over £700 million of polluting investments in Glasgow’s council pensions… but the tide may be turning on support for climate polluting investments.

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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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Women leading the resistance

Ahead of International Women’s Day we look at women who are standing up and leading the resistance.

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Why Climate Change is an LGBTQ+ Issue

As LGBTQ+ History Month 2020 draws to a close, queer* members of Young Friends of the Earth Scotland reflect on climate change as an LGBTQ+ issue.

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