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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.
Politicians caught pleading for oil company profits
Oil companies have been making obscene profits yet politicians are demanding their taxes are slashed.
Young people across Scotland unite to grill political candidates on climate change
Recapping the successful youth climate hustings as part of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election campaign
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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…
Church of Scotland gets divesting
In May the Church of Scotland voted to stop investing in energy companies causing the worst climate pollution: producers of tar sands, a highly destructive form of oil extraction, and…
It’s time for a fossil free Church of Scotland
As a major Scottish organisation the Church of Scotland can show moral leadership on climate change by rejecting dirty energy and instead supporting the green economy.
RBS ends investment in tar sands!
A Guardian investigation revealed on Sunday that the Royal Bank of Scotland, one of the world’s largest banks, has hugely reduced its investments in fossil fuels, including all finance for…
