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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.

Rochana Sheward departs as Director
Rochana will be stepping down from the Director role, with their final day being 13 March.
Why I’ve been knitting to stop a power station
Taking action, one stitch at a time
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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

Help improve Dundee’s Low Emission Zone
A step-to-step guide to answering the consultation on Dundee’s Low Emission Zone.

Brexit threat to the environment
Our environmental progress could be under threat if we leave the European Union.

Circular Economy targets needed
Scotland has a very good reputation for our circular economy thinking but now is the time to make the idea a reality.
