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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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Less than 100 days until UN climate talks – can they deliver?
As frustrating and imperfect as the COP process is, the annual meetings are vitally important.
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#StopCambo campaign gathers momentum and support
Public and political support for stopping a climate-wrecking oil field is building.
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European climate moves could endanger poor households
Europe’s plan to cut climate emissions have set alarm bells ringing for environmentalists concerned about the poorest
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Space and the environment – the rocket scientists are on the case
The space sector contributes to our understanding and management of the environment but is now turning attention to its own environmental impact.
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The Great Net Zero Con
Governments and companies are perpetrating a global con trick by talking about net zero climate emissions.
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COVID-19 has not stopped environmental action across Europe
From coal phase outs to court victories environmental action is alive and well across Europe despite the pandemic.
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Climate change catches up with the oil industry
The court said that Shell’s plans were incompatible with the action needed to tackle climate change.
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The next 5 years for Scotland’s environment
What did the SNP manifesto promise on climate change and the environment?
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Young people put party leaders in the hot seat over climate change
Skye Thain (17) from the Young Friends of the Earth Scotland steering group offers her personal view on the recent Youth Climate Debate.