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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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Putting workers at the heart of a just transition away from oil and gas
We’ve been meeting with oil and gas workers, campaigning alongside trade unions to transform our economy and supporting communities on the frontline of the fossil fuels in Scotland.
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We went to Peterhead to talk to people about the new gas-fired power station
People stopped to discuss the fossil fuel industry, local employment, the climate crisis and the history of the Peterhead Power Station.
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This year’s divestment campaign highlights
2022 has been an exciting year for our campaign to call on Scottish councils and MSPs to end their pension fund investments in fossil fuels.
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A year of campaigning for transport justice
Throughout 2022, people around Scotland have been fighting for better public transport and safer option for cycling, walking and wheeling.
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How to cut your consumption this Christmas
The pressure to buy stuff is everywhere at Christmas, but you don’t need to spend money to celebrate. Here are some tips to have a more personal holiday that’s better for the planet.
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Changing Scotland’s material use: a year of progress
In 2022, people across Scotland have been busily planning how to create a circular economy and it’s great that we’ve started to see progress in changing how we use materials in Scotland.
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COP27: Outcomes from the climate talks and what it means for action in Scotland
What happened at the talks in Egypt and how it will impact our work at home.
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The best Black Friday deal this year: spend nothing
The scale of discounts on offer this Black Friday is designed to create a feeding frenzy of consumerism.
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Chemical pollution is harming our health and the planet’s
Chemical pollutants are all around us – from the plastic wrapping for our food, to the cleaning products in our homes and the sofa you are sitting on.