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What comes next for the new Scottish Parliament?
This Scottish Government and set of MSPs will be in the parliament for five years – the critical time for finalising Scotland’s transition away from fossil fuels.
Politicians caught pleading for oil company profits
Oil companies have been making obscene profits yet politicians are demanding their taxes are slashed.
Young people across Scotland unite to grill political candidates on climate change
Recapping the successful youth climate hustings as part of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election campaign
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Fossil of the Day
The awards are given to countries or groups of countries which have been particularly obstructive or disingenuous in the climate negotiations.
Young people and climate action in 2019
Our Young Friends of the Earth Scotland network coordinator Catrina joined in January 2019. She reflects on the past year of the network and what has been achieved.
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.
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.
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.
Who would the climate vote for in this election?
Comparing the Party Manifesto’s promises on climate and the environment.
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.
Climate tipping points
Scientists are sounding the alarm about the risk of passing climate tipping points, leading to ever more dangerous impacts.
Black Friday: the rise of consumerism and pollution
Our Plastic and Circular Economy Campaigner, Sarah, explores some of the environmental impacts of Black Friday.
