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Can the world agree to end plastic pollution?

The world’s first ever global plastics pollution treaty is a unique opportunity to change the way this harmful material is used for good.  

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Revealed: the true climate cost of new gas at Peterhead power station

Annual pollution could be 1 million tonnes more than companies have disclosed to the Scottish Government

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Why is Scotland scrapping its climate targets? 

Why Scotland is scrapping its vital climate targets, why this matters and what needs to happen now.

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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.

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Low Emission Zones could help ensure our right to clean air

There are 38 designated Pollution Zones across Scotland where levels of toxic air are deemed unsafe. We need Low Emission Zones now.

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Tens of thousands call for fracking ban as consultation draws to a close

A crowd gathered outside the Scottish Parliament as thousands of consultation responses were delivered to Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse.

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International groups urge Scottish Government to ban fracking

Dozens of anti-fracking groups and environmental organisations have signed a letter to Scotland’s Energy Minister urging him to ban fracking.

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Fracking Europe: a decade of trying & still not a drop of gas

Europeans have resisted the industry.

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