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What we learned about mining from 4 expert speakers
Four experts have shared important information on mining and resource justice.
Spineless politicians have failed the workers and the climate at Grangemouth
We need to see well-funded, detailed just transition plans across the energy sector that properly support workers and communities who have powered the oil and gas industry for decades.
7 things I learned from reading the Rosebank verdict
The judge declared the oil field unlawful but is this a a moment for celebration? What comes next for the wider movement away from fossil fuels?
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Environmental Nakba: Israeli environmental injustices in Palestine
Friends of the Earth Scotland vice-chair Eurig Scandrett reports on environmental violations in the West Bank caused by the Israeli occupation. This is part one of two of a reflection on this visit.
What went wrong with the banks and how to fix it
The Libor scandal has opened up some political space to push for a real shake up of our banking system. To inject some fresh thinking into discussions we have made…
Reforming the Debt Creators: reflections on the Just Banking conference
The aims of the Just Banking conference were ambitious – to provide insights and proposals necessary to create a banking sector which serves society, one which delivers stable and environmentally…
Big banks AGM season coming up
Guest blog by Danielle Paffard, Move Your Money UK In May, in between the Diamond Jubilee, the Bank Holidays, and the wait for the weather to improve, thousands of shareholders…
What happened at the Just Banking Conference?
The Just Banking conference, held in April 2012 at the University of Edinburgh, brought together over 400 academics, campaigners, policy-makers and citizens to address these urgent questions: How can we…
Government stalling on Aarhus compliance?
The Scottish Government’s proposals for new rules of court on Protective Expense Orders published last month are as disappointing as they are late. Codification of the rules of court on…
Move Your Money Month: find a bank that shares your ethics
Ever feel frustrated that your hard earned pennies are being pumped into coal-mining, cluster bombs or credit default swaps? Then March is the month to move it! Today is the…
Rosyth locals not aware of biomass plans
By Ana Dragalina, Friends of the Earth Scotland volunteer. Last Saturday we paid a visit to the people of Rosyth, Fife, and had a chat with them about one of…
Take action on big biomass in Scotland
At Friends of the Earth Scotland, we believe there is a space for small, community-owned biomass boilers making use of heat and using locally sourced wood.
