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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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Come on Scotland, time to step on it with transport!
The UK Government’s plan to phase out fossil fuel vehicles in 23 years time is not good enough for the many people whose lives are impacted on a daily basis by toxic air now.
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Looking back at our Summer Weekender
Our first-ever Summer Weekender was a big success, bringing together over 100 people in the beautiful settings of Wiston Lodge for three days of ideas and action.
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The Summer Weekender is nearly here!
Our biggest ever residential activism gathering will take place in Biggar, South Lanarkshire from this Friday 14th to Sunday 16th July! Take a look at what to expect.
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UK’s second largest trade union votes to divest pensions
Great news as UNISON, one of the two largest trade unions in the UK, adopts a formal policy to support divestment from fossil fuels.
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Methodist Church’s investments going green after Scottish members push for change
Britain’s 4th largest church has taken a big step towards divesting from fossil fuels thanks to members of Stirling Methodist Church.
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The environmental dimension of Brexit
The European Union is far from perfect but it has been the source of almost all environmental legislation and standards in Scotland.
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Who will really benefit from the new Air Departure Tax?
MSPs will today approve the Air Departure Tax (Scotland) Bill, giving the Scottish ministers the power to set air travel tax for the first time. But who will be the winners and losers be from these changes?
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Scotland needs to build on climate success
We need much tougher climate targets if we are to meet our promises under the Paris Agreement.
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The fracking consultation has ended. What happens next?
Scotland has rejected fracking in huge numbers.