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Why environmentalists need tax justice
If you care about our environment then you need to care about tax. Here’s why.
Climate-themed show recommendations for Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Here are the climate shows we’ll be booking tickets for at the Edinburgh festivals this year.
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.
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Marrakech blog – still waiting for action on climate change
For a while this meeting looked like it might be that rarest of things, a UN climate conference that actually finished on time rather than running into Saturday or even Sunday. But, true to UN form, talks broke down last night.
Marrakech blog – Paris Agreement gets going but much to resolve
Ministers and heads of state came to the COP today. Finance has been a big issue with rich nations shirking responsibilities and scepticism that more money or action will emerge.
Marrakech blog – urgent action needed and still possible despite Trump
Yesterday at the UN Climate Conference in Marrakech a broad coalition of development, union, faith and environment groups laid out their analysis of where the world is heading and the…
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…
