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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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Environmental highlights 2018

Highlights from our campaign work protecting Scotland’s environment in 2018.

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If we are to tackle climate change, we must change the system

The failure of governments to address the root causes of the multiple crises we face is creating dangerous politics and systemic problems.

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Hundreds of Civil society protests at UN climate conference

People power shines as UN climate talks fail to deliver

People have the solutions to the climate crisis, but polluters and politicians want to slow down the pace of action.

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Scotland’s Just Transition and the ‘Gilets Jaunes’

In the light of ‘Gilet Jaunes’ protests, it is clear that radical change, organising, democratic ownership, and government intervention are essential parts of the transition to a low carbon economy.

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Why we’re chanting ‘Fossil Banks No Thanks!’

10 years on from the financial crisis and big banks are still casting a long shadow over our society.

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Actions speak louder than words on climate change

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was at the UN climate talks (COP24) in Poland but her actions do not live up to her words.

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The truth behind Shell’s big story

When it comes to Shell and the climate, we should be very wary.

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Activists with climate justice banner at COP23 climate demo

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.

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A founder member reflects on 40 years ago

Mairi MacArthur looks back on our early days. 

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