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The SNP manifesto’s climate and nature policies – the verdict

Does the SNP have good green policies? We’ve analysed their 2024 manifesto to find out if they deserve yo

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Scotland’s new circular economy law

MSPs have voted to approve Scotland’s new circular economy law! Parliament has taken over a year to scrutinise and review the new law, and the final debate took place yesterday…

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Dozens of organisations demand Scottish Ministers reject polluting Peterhead gas plans

Pressure is growing on the Scottish Government to reject plans that would lock in climate pollution and high energy bills. 

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If we are to tackle climate change, we must change the system

The failure of governments to address the root causes of the multiple crises we face is creating dangerous politics and systemic problems.

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Hundreds of Civil society protests at UN climate conference

People power shines as UN climate talks fail to deliver

People have the solutions to the climate crisis, but polluters and politicians want to slow down the pace of action.

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Scotland’s Just Transition and the ‘Gilets Jaunes’

In the light of ‘Gilet Jaunes’ protests, it is clear that radical change, organising, democratic ownership, and government intervention are essential parts of the transition to a low carbon economy.

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Why we’re chanting ‘Fossil Banks No Thanks!’

10 years on from the financial crisis and big banks are still casting a long shadow over our society.

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Actions speak louder than words on climate change

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was at the UN climate talks (COP24) in Poland but her actions do not live up to her words.

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The truth behind Shell’s big story

When it comes to Shell and the climate, we should be very wary.

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Activists with climate justice banner at COP23 climate demo

Equity key to 1.5ºC as UN climate talks open

Equity requires that historical polluters cut emissions faster, with massive reductions required over the course of the next decade.

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A founder member reflects on 40 years ago

Mairi MacArthur looks back on our early days. 

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Putting people first: Progress on walking and cycling in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Ideas include more segregated cycle lanes, Low Emission Zones and pedestrianisation of key areas.

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