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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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Is change in the air for Scotland’s transport?
A look at promises and progress across transport in the last six months.
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Low Emission Zones could help clear the air in Edinburgh
Low Emission Zones are a key tool in the fight to make Edinburgh’s streets safer for us all.
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Scotland must show global leadership on climate
Scotland, as one of the first countries to propose new climate legislation following the Paris Agreement, has the opportunity to stand up and show climate leadership once again.
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Working together for a just transition away from fossil fuels
Although the issue doesn’t feature on the official agenda, the 23rd United Nations climate talks, hosted by Fiji, and held in Bonn, is being dubbed ‘the Just Transition Conference.’ While…
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10th Scottish victory as Glasgow Caledonian divests from fossil fuels
Glasgow Caledonian University has committed to divest from fossil fuels as the momentum of the fossil free movement builds.
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It will take people power to protect our planet
As our governments reconvene for their yearly climate talks, society is being changed by people taking grassroots action all around the world.
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New report shows how council pensions are fuelling the climate crisis
Local government is undermining efforts to tackle climate change by investing £1.8 billion in oil, gas and coal companies, according to our new report.
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Inspiration to be found outside the climate talks
Pressure from outside the official talks calls attention to the realities of climate change and what needs to happen.
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COP23: Playing my part in building a better world
Rowan explains how climate change has impacted upon her life and why she is travelling to COP23 in Bonn.