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Iran War shows we must chart a path away from fossil fuels

If we were generating energy in the UK with reliable, affordable renewables we would be far more insulated from these external shocks. 

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A bus fare cap won't solve all the problems with public transport

Why public ownership is the answer for Scotland’s buses, and our climate 

Putting public transport into public hands is a no brainer – for people, communities, workers and the planet. 

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Why environmentalists need tax justice

If you care about our environment then you need to care about tax. Here’s why.

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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

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Help improve Dundee’s Low Emission Zone

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

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Brexit threat to the environment

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

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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.

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Will the Transport Bill take us where we need to go?

The Bill gives Councils new powers to cut pollution and climate emissions.

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Glasgow climate conference needs harmonious approach

The UK’s Governments must co-operate to deliver next year’s climate negotiations.

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The end of the road for fracking in Scotland

The Scottish Government finally confirms a position of ‘no support’ for fracking.

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Plastic and climate change: the true cost of our throwaway culture

The more plastic we make, the more dangerous climate emissions we release.

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Three Scottish councils invest in wind energy directly. Photo by the EWEA.

Energy choices for the climate

As we seek to reduce climate emissions even faster we are in serious danger of backing the wrong horse.

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