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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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Going Green in Africa
Despite its huge renewable energy potential most African countries are still heavily dependent on fossil fuels. It’s time to turn that around.
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China ending support for coal must hasten its demise
Until now Chinese state finance has been crucial in building coal plants across Africa.
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Climate change could impact Scotland’s drinking water
New research shows how a changing climate will harm Scotland’s peatlands spelling trouble for drinking water supplies.
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New report is a watershed moment for the transition away from UK oil and gas
New research has found that the UK has increased oil & gas reserves since declaring a climate emergency
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Another nail in the coffin for oil and gas?
The Scottish Government has promised a review of oil & gas but how can it reconcile fossil fuels with the neccesary climate action.
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Will we freeze as the world warms?
Climate change is altering vital ocean currents that stabilise our climate and support ecosystems.
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Stopping Cambo oil field rockets up the political agenda
Political parties are taking sides as the debate about the Cambo oil field hots up.
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Taking the Stop Cambo campaign to Downing Street
We handed over the 80,000 strong letter demanding that the UK Government stop Cambo and all new oil and gas projects.
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Coal industry refuses to give up the ghost
G20 nations failed to back action on coal or make progress on fossil fuel subsidies despite their damage to the climate