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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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Shell’s 50th anniversary in the North Sea – 50 years of climate change
Is there really much to celebrate as Shell reach 50 years of working in the North Sea?
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What the U.K.’s weather is telling us about the climate
Warmer, wetter weather is sending us very clear signals that our climate is changing in major ways.
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Climate deaths in UK will treble, MPs warn
A shocking 7,000 people will die in the UK each year by mid century from the impacts of heat unless governments take meaningful action to combat climate change.
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Scorching summer shows the reality of climate change
This summer’s heatwave might have brought some often wished for sunshine to Scotland, but it’s not all fun in the sun.
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Breaking the power of fossil fuels: divestment at work
Divestment is giving companies a bad name and provoking productive debates within institutions.
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Pressure builds for a legal ban as fracking licence extended
Scottish Ministers have extended a fracking licence in the central belt for 12 months
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Celebrating 40 years of campaigning
We celebrated our 40th anniversary in the sunshine with our amazing members and special guests.
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What I learned on a climate tour of Scotland
People across Scotland are playing their part in tackling climate change, now it’s time for our politicians to step up.
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Fracking: When is a Ban a Ban?
What the Ineos court defeat means for fracking in Scotland.