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Climate-themed shows to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Here are the climate-themed shows we’ll be booking tickets for at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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In the pocket of developers: how the Scottish Government breached its own rules 28 times in handling of new gas power plant application
Ministers have spoken publicly in favour of the planning application, and met developers over 60 time whilst refusing to meet objectors.
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Energy giant SSE feeling the heat from its Peterhead power station plans
SSE’s marketing as a green and progressive company has been exposed as greenwash.
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Our Streets of Shame
Our round up of Scotland’s most polluted streets shows more action on transport is needed.
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Europe’s environmental crises
A hard-hitting official report reveals the depth of Europe’s climate and nature crisis, and suggests much-needed ways forward.
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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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Will the Transport Bill take us where we need to go?
The Bill gives Councils new powers to cut pollution and climate emissions.
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Planning Scotland’s transport future in a climate emergency
The new National Transport Strategy must put limits on our damaging travel habits.
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Bus companies refuse money to battle air pollution
Millions of pounds of public funding aimed at improving air pollution goes unspent as bus companies demand more money.
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Scottish Workplace Journey Challenge 2019
Find out how we fared in the Sustrans Journey Challenge
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Who will really benefit from the new Air Departure Tax?
MSPs will today approve the Air Departure Tax (Scotland) Bill, giving the Scottish ministers the power to set air travel tax for the first time. But who will be the winners and losers be from these changes?
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Scotland needs to build on climate success
We need much tougher climate targets if we are to meet our promises under the Paris Agreement.