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Why climate activists are standing with Grangemouth oil workers

The company’s plans to shut the oil refinery epitomize environmental and climate injustice.  

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Nurdles: The tiny pellets polluting Scotland

The plastics industry is polluting Scotland with nurdles, harming the environment and communities. We investigate the problem

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This year’s divestment campaign highlights

Looking back at what the divestment campaign has been doing this year.

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Environmental victories in 2022

We take a look at some of the victories of the climate movement in Scotland in 2022.

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Youth Climate Action in 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, Young Friends of the Earth Scotland network coordinator Catrina reflects on another year of activities.

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How we have been turning the tide against fossil fuels in 2022

Reliance on oil and gas has left millions vulnerable to spikes in their prices, making the case for a clean, reliable renewable energy system even more appealing.

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Building a Just Transition in the North East in 2022

Working with communities most affected by the phase out of oil and gas to put them at the centre of that transition.

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Fighting back against carbon capture and hydrogen greenwash

We have been working hard to end the Scottish Government’s dangerous over-reliance on carbon capture and hydrogen in so called ‘negative emissions technologies.’

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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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