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Why cold homes are a climate justice issue
The transition away from fossil fuels is a chance to transform our energy system to work for the public and improves our lives.
Rochana Sheward departs as Director
Rochana will be stepping down from the Director role, with their final day being 13 March.
Why I’ve been knitting to stop a power station
Taking action, one stitch at a time
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Divest Scotland Tour, 20-25 October 2015
On the Divest Scotland tour we heard first-hand accounts from people in the Global South who have been driven to fight UK fossil fuel companies. We also heard from inspirational…
Wheels fall off air pollution scam
News that Volkswagen has been tricking regulators about the amount of pollution its cars caused horrified the world this week and should remind the Scottish Government that when it comes…
Growing a Greener Economy: Scottish Left Review
Articles on the theme of Growing a Greener Economy in Scottish Left Review 89, published in September 2015, are now available through the links below. They come from leading trade unionists, environmentalists and socialists…
A thriving, sustainable society needs democratic and accountable banks
Gemma Bone and Ric Lander If we want social change we need to think about finance. To create a society that lives within natural limits we need to fit together…
Green Economy: treasure trove of articles in the Scottish Left Review
By Matthew Crighton Articles on the theme of Growing a Greener Economy in Scottish Left Review 89, published in September 2015, are now available through the links below. They come from leading trade unionists,…
The Aarhus Convention
The Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters is an inspirational UN treaty that establishes critical environmental rights. Kofi Annan,…
Out, damned logo! Theatrical protest comes to Edinburgh Fest
By Jess Worth, BP or Not BP I never thought I was the kind of person who invaded stages. Raised by a Shakespeare buff, bookish in the extreme, my younger…
Where your money goes: a worldwide tour of Rio Tinto’s wreckage
By Emilie Tricarico. Rio Tinto employ over 60,000 people in more than 40 countries and is a major supplier in metals and minerals from around the world including aluminium, copper,…
The Budget and the Environment
On the face of it George Osborne’s Budget doesn’t say much about the environment. But if you dig into the details there is plenty to show that David Cameron’s claim…
