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The secondhand clothing conundrum
With costs soaring for everyone except the companies churning out fast fashion, it’s time to change the way second-hand clothes are managed for good.

What did we learn from our campaign for Irvine Without Incinerators?
Late last year, after five years of building, and nearly two full years of local protest, Oldhall Waste Incinerator in North Ayrshire were granted the licence to fire up. This is expected to happen this month.
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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The truth behind Shell’s big story
When it comes to Shell and the climate, we should be very wary.

Equity key to 1.5ºC as UN climate talks open
Equity requires that historical polluters cut emissions faster, with massive reductions required over the course of the next decade.

A founder member reflects on 40 years ago
Mairi MacArthur looks back on our early days.

Putting people first: Progress on walking and cycling in Glasgow and Edinburgh
Ideas include more segregated cycle lanes, Low Emission Zones and pedestrianisation of key areas.

Why are climate activists calling for a rebellion?
The climate crisis requires wholesale changes – we need people tackling this problem in every way.

Trump’s hot air should not distract from California wildfire’s true cause: climate change
As wildfires claim lives and destroy homes in California, we must not let Trump distract us from delivering urgent climate action.

Climate activists took messages from the future to the SNP conference
Today’s climate report is an unprecedented warning. Scotland must do more and faster.

Edinburgh transport plans could deliver clean air but they need our support
Edinburgh Council wants your views on ambitious new plans to tackle pollution and congestion.

Discussing a Just Transition for workers in Aberdeen
UCU hosted a seminar to discuss the potential for a transformation that protects workers.
