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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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10 tips for Plastic Free Fridays
Helping you think about single-use plastics in your life and how you can leave them behind.
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Campaign stories: Edinburgh University goes fossil free (finally!)
The successful five year campaign to divest Edinburgh University from fossil fuels should give heart to people everywhere who are campaigning for climate justice in their communities.
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Revealed: Scotland’s most polluted streets
Research reveals most polluted streets and confirms air pollution remains a public health crisis plaguing Scotland.
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Will 2018 truly be the ‘Year of Young People’?
While young people across Scotland are fighting for their future, our efforts are being undermined by decision makers.
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New York City is taking on the fossil fuel industry
New York City, the World Bank, and major European investors have started exiting fossil fuels this winter. Could this be the big shift we’ve been waiting for?
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What are your climate goals for 2018?
Looking ahead to a huge year of campaigning as we seek to secure a zero-emissions Scotland.
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2017: what we achieved
Looking past Trump and Brexit, 2017 was a fantastic year for progress in protecting Scotland’s environment.
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For decent work and climate justice
This event during the Bonn climate conference allowed environmentalists and trade unionists to work out their shared agenda for a Just Transition to a low carbon economy.
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9 reasons why Scotland’s bus sector needs a shake-up
With a bus sector in crisis, we are urging the Government to give local transport authorities greater powers over the sector.