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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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We can’t buy our way out of the climate crisis
Carbon markets are being pushed by big corporations at the UN climate talks, but decades of experience tells us they won’t cut emissions.
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No false solutions
To effectively tackle the roots of the climate crisis while achieving social justice and restoring nature, we need to fight for the right – not just any – climate solutions.
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How to have a plastic-free Christmas
From wrapping paper to plastic packaging, it can feel like there’s no escaping the mountain of plastic that comes with the festive season. However, our top five tips to help you cut down on plastic this Christmas.
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Who would the climate vote for in this election?
Comparing the Party Manifesto’s promises on climate and the environment.
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Rich countries must pay their climate debt
We all know that the rich countries and big polluting corporations who have contributed most to the climate crisis must be the ones to cut their emissions first and fastest. But we talk less often about the financial debt that they owe.
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Climate tipping points
Scientists are sounding the alarm about the risk of passing climate tipping points, leading to ever more dangerous impacts.
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Black Friday: the rise of consumerism and pollution
Our Plastic and Circular Economy Campaigner, Sarah, explores some of the environmental impacts of Black Friday.
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Key issues at the 2019 climate talks
A look ahead at the big issues at the UN climate talks in Madrid, 2-13 December.
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Out of time on oil
A new report on the gap between the climate change goals and oil and gas ambitions shows that the current double-think can’t go on.