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Resilient, strong and fighting fossil fuels in 2025
How people took action to challenge pollution, poverty and put forward solutions to transform Scotland for the better
Biggest climate march since cop26
Thousands marched behind a banner reading “a better world is possible” calling for global solidarity, a fair transition away from fossil fuels and increased care for our planet.
Why environmentalists should care about tax
Imagine living in a society in which polluters pay the full price of damage to our environment – and actions needed to protect and restore nature are fully funded.
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Coronavirus Statement
Friends of the Earth statement on Coronavirus plus an update on planned face to face meetings.
Carbon pipe dreams
The new Climate Plan risks relying on a dodgy technology called BECCS – Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture & Storage
Our top environmental podcasts
The team choose their favourite environmental-themed podcasts, and they did not disappoint!
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.
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.
Transport habits headed for major change
SNP-Greens Budget deal to provide free bus travel for under 19s could cut climate emissions & air pollution.
Women leading the resistance
Ahead of International Women’s Day we look at women who are standing up and leading the resistance.
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.
Methane and the fossil fuel industry
Scientists struggled to explain rising methane levels until a recent study identified the fossil fuel industry as the culprit.
