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The secondhand clothing conundrum
With costs soaring for everyone except the companies churning out fast fashion, it’s time to change the way second-hand clothes are managed for good.
What did we learn from our campaign for Irvine Without Incinerators?
Late last year, after five years of building, and nearly two full years of local protest, Oldhall Waste Incinerator in North Ayrshire were granted the licence to fire up. This is expected to happen this month.
What comes next for the new Scottish Parliament?
This Scottish Government and set of MSPs will be in the parliament for five years – the critical time for finalising Scotland’s transition away from fossil fuels.
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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.
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?
Scotland needs to build on climate success
We need much tougher climate targets if we are to meet our promises under the Paris Agreement.
The fracking consultation has ended. What happens next?
Scotland has rejected fracking in huge numbers.
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.
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.
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.
Fracking Europe: a decade of trying & still not a drop of gas
Europeans have resisted the industry.
A cautionary fracking tale from Pennsylvania
Karen from US urges Scotland to reject fracking.
