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The secondhand clothing conundrum
With costs soaring for everyone except the companies churning out fast fashion, it’s time to change the way second-hand clothes are managed for good.
What did we learn from our campaign for Irvine Without Incinerators?
Late last year, after five years of building, and nearly two full years of local protest, Oldhall Waste Incinerator in North Ayrshire were granted the licence to fire up. This is expected to happen this month.
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.
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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.
Key issues at the 2019 climate talks
A look ahead at the big issues at the UN climate talks in Madrid, 2-13 December.
Out of time on oil
A new report on the gap between the climate change goals and oil and gas ambitions shows that the current double-think can’t go on.
Energy and the General Election
What do the parties who want power have to say about energy?
Happy World Toilet Day Everyone!
Laura explains what World Toilet Day is and how changing toilet habits could help the planet.
International Climate Justice response to UN Climate Conference relocation
International civil society reaffirms solidarity with Chileans who are rising against austerity and growing inequalities; and condemns the violent repression and human rights violations.
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.
