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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. 

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Politicians caught pleading for oil company profits

Oil companies have been making obscene profits yet politicians are demanding their taxes are slashed.

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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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Key issues at the 2019 climate talks

A look ahead at the big issues at the UN climate talks in Madrid, 2-13 December.

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Activists protest against fracking at Grangemouth

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.

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Energy and the General Election

What do the parties who want power have to say about energy?

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Happy World Toilet Day Everyone!

Laura explains what World Toilet Day is and how changing toilet habits could help the planet.

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Protestors gather in Santiago, Chile October 2019

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.

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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…

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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.

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Paris Climate Conference Hall

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.

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Unmasking BHP protests, London 2019

Clean energy’s dirty side

Mining for materials used in renewables should not threaten human rights.

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