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Resilient, strong and fighting fossil fuels in 2025
How people took action to challenge pollution, poverty and put forward solutions to transform Scotland for the better
Biggest climate march since cop26
Thousands marched behind a banner reading “a better world is possible” calling for global solidarity, a fair transition away from fossil fuels and increased care for our planet.
Why environmentalists should care about tax
Imagine living in a society in which polluters pay the full price of damage to our environment – and actions needed to protect and restore nature are fully funded.
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Young People and Climate Action in 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, Young Friends of the Earth Scotland network coordinator Catrina reflects on another year of activities.
Transitioning away from the oil culture of North East Scotland
Our just transition organiser reflects on a year of changing the culture of Aberdeen through activism, events and conversations.
Highlights of the fossil-free movement in 2023
2023 was the year that the campaign for fossil fuel divestment took the streets with groups from all corners of the UK rallying for local leaders to ‘Divest from Crisis,…
Just Transition: Power in the hands of workers and their communities
We’ve campaigned hard in 2023 for a just transition away from fossil fuels, standing alongside workers and their trade unions.
Circular economy: peaks, valleys and progress in 2023
This has been a year of highs and lows for the circular economy campaigns. Catch up on what’s been happening.
Tips to cut your consumption this Christmas
In this guide, we’ll explore practical and meaningful ways to cut your consumption during the festive season, without losing out on any Christmas cheer.
What’s happened with Scotland’s transport this year?
We look at the progress that’s been made in improving public transport and reducing car use in Scotland this year.
Why we collapsed a huge house of cards outside the Scottish Parliament
Despite the clear evidence of climate breakdown, the Scottish Government is considering approving the building of a new gas burning power station in Peterhead.
Scotland’s council pension funds pour £2bn into fossil fuel industry
£2 billion from council pension funds in Scotland is invested in fossil fuel companies, including some of the world’s worst polluters.
