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Iran War shows we must chart a path away from fossil fuels
If we were generating energy in the UK with reliable, affordable renewables we would be far more insulated from these external shocks.
Why public ownership is the answer for Scotland’s buses, and our climate
Putting public transport into public hands is a no brainer – for people, communities, workers and the planet.
Why environmentalists need tax justice
If you care about our environment then you need to care about tax. Here’s why.
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Guest blog: Why big biomass is not sustainable
The Forth Energy biomass power schemes Critical appraisal of the carbon balance, from Dr Ulrich Loening Renewable energy has finally become government policy. However the proposal by Forth Energy to…
Campaigners get fired up over Leith Biomass power plant
Yesterday (17 February) we got to meet local Leith residents, who are up in arms about Forth Energy’s plan to build a new power plant at the Leith Docks. The…
Visiting Friends of the Earth Finland
Juliet Swann and I took a trip to Finland last week to assist Friends of the Earth Finland in their campaign for a national climate law.
Little sense from Road Sense ruling
While the granting last week of the second ever Protective Expense Order in Scotland is in some ways a welcome step towards properly implementing the Aarhus Convention on Access to…
The next stop on the No to Hunterston Roadshow
This Saturday we’ll be hitting the road (well, rails and water actually) and heading to Brodick, Arran, for the next stop on our ‘No to Hunterston’ Roadshow. We’ve been working…
Big biomass – big problems
On the face of it biomass may seem like an attractive option to generate electricity and produce energy from heat. In reality biomass energy, especially large scale, creates more problems…
Will electricity market reform help secure the Power of Scotland?
Duncan McLaren reflects on big developments in energy matters. Last week, the UK Government published its consultation on reforms to the electricity market to help meet carbon, cost and security…
Cancun leaves fair climate deal on 'life-support'
As UN climate negotiations ended in Cancun, reactions have varied – even within the Friends of the Earth International network. But no one disputes that bare fact that there was…
Cancun goes into extra time
Climate negotiations continue in Cancun, with the official end of the meeting passed some hours ago. I don’t intend to stay up all night trying to follow progress – as…
