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Impacts of wars overseas coming closer to home

Escalating violence in the Middle East is killing people and damaging the environment

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The war in Iran means we must reach for renewables – not more oil

The fossil fuel industry is trying to exploit this crisis for their own interest.

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Why cold homes are a climate justice issue

The transition away from fossil fuels is a chance to transform our energy system to work for the public and improves our lives.

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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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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.

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FM Nicola Sturgeon with electric vehicles/ credit: SP Energy networks

The rise and rise of electric vehicles

We’re missing opportunities to phase out fossil fuelled cars.

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Could your design be a winner?

We’re looking for a new design for our t-shirts and tote bags, and need your ideas!

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Supermarket food wrapped in plastic

What do people really think about plastic?

We reveal what people really think about plastic and how hard it can be to reduce the pointless plastic in your life.

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Dispensers at The Refinery in Glasgow

Top tips to help you go plastic free

Top tips to help you reduce the amount of plastic in your life.

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Former COP26 President Claire Perry O'Neill at the UN Climate talks in Madrid COP25

COP26 drifting aimlessly

The UK Government’s failure to appoint a President bodes ill for the Glasgow climate talks.

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