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Why climate activists are standing with Grangemouth oil workers
The company’s plans to shut the oil refinery epitomize environmental and climate injustice.
Nurdles: The tiny pellets polluting Scotland
The plastics industry is polluting Scotland with nurdles, harming the environment and communities. We investigate the problem
This year’s divestment campaign highlights
Looking back at what the divestment campaign has been doing this year.
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Damning verdict on fracking from Scottish Government studies
Across all sectors, fracking is a terrible choice for Scotland.
Fight Fracking for a Fossil Free Future
As I write this I’m about to head for the UN climate conference in Marrakech, where countries are supposed to be agreeing on the actions that will deliver on the…
Scottish Labour launch Bill to ban fracking
Scottish Labour today launched a Private Member’s Bill to ban fracking at Holyrood. The proposal to ban onshore unconventional oil and gas, including shale gas fracking and coalbed methane, was lodged…
Ireland votes to ban fracking
The Irish Parliament has voted unanimously in favour of legislation to ban fracking today. Friends of the Earth Scotland commented: “It is wonderful news that Ireland has voted to ban fracking today….
Let’s reinvest Scottish pension funds in communities
Last weekend I had a stand at ‘Idea Space’, a political festival run by Common Weal to share progressive ideas for how Scotland can prosper, become more equal, and be…
People Power bans Underground Coal Gasification
In a huge victory for people power, the Scottish Government has banned Underground Coal Gasification today. Almost a year ago to the day, the Government announced a moratorium on UCG…
Will there be change in the air after Brexit?
The seismic shocks after the earthquake of the EU referendum are showing no signs of easing, with the UK’s political parties in a mess, and Sturgeon here in Scotland exploring…
Divesting from fossil fuels as we leave the EU
On 23 June the UK voted to leave the European Union. Given the EU’s role in negotiating carbon quotas, driving renewable energy and regulating manufacturing it’s clear that this decision…
EU departure means a tough fight to protect our environment
In 1993 the Norwegian Environment Minister called John Gummer, the UK Environment Secretary, a drittsekk – a shitbag– because of the massive impact on Scandinavian lakes and forest of acid…
