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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
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…
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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Energy and the General Election
What do the parties who want power have to say about energy?
Happy World Toilet Day Everyone!
Laura explains what World Toilet Day is and how changing toilet habits could help the planet.
International Climate Justice response to UN Climate Conference relocation
International civil society reaffirms solidarity with Chileans who are rising against austerity and growing inequalities; and condemns the violent repression and human rights violations.
Meet the new Young FoES steering group!
The Young Friends of the Earth Scotland network have elected a brand new steering group for 2019/20. Introducing the new members…
How climate change could unleash zombie viruses and increased stupidity
One of the most unexpected risks from climate change is the small but real danger of diseases from the past arriving in the present as permafrost melts.
Why last minute relocation of UN climate conference is a disaster for many
Last minute switch of the UN Climate Conference from Chile to Spain risks excluding Latin American and other Global South voices.
Clean energy’s dirty side
Mining for materials used in renewables should not threaten human rights.
Don’t be scared of waste this Halloween
Laura offers helpful advice on how you can cut down on waste this Halloween
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Chilean activist reveals Scottish finance’s role in ongoing unrest
Lucio Cuenca explains how mining firms – part-owned by Scottish pension funds – are destroying the environment in Chile
