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Cynical response from First Minister raises more questions about Government handling of Peterhead gas project
The First Minister’s response to our allegations is full of inconsistencies, weak excuses and provides no new evidence to support its claims.
Friends of the Earth Scotland appoint new Director
The outstanding candidate will take up the role in early September
Waste workers are protectors of our environment, we must support them
Bin workers deserve the pay rise they are asking for. While their work is often invisible, it is crucial for our health and our environment.
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The Budget and the Environment
On the face of it George Osborne’s Budget doesn’t say much about the environment. But if you dig into the details there is plenty to show that David Cameron’s claim…
North Sea – transition from oil jobs to clean energy jobs essential
Last week the Pope produced his much-trailed encyclical on the environment. The core of this policy pronouncement was a strong message on the moral case to act on climate change. A…
The other offshore tax regime
Guest blog by Greg Muttitt The lobby machine kicked into action following the announcement by George Osbourne of plans to raise £10 billion over the next 5 years from the…
Cycling past the heart of the oil industry
Last weekend 15 people in illuminous waterproofs cycled past four of the 10 biggest polluters in Scotland. It was our annual Friends of the Earth Scotland campaigners’ meet-up and members…
