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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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Disaster or hope on climate
There are positive signs of change in climate action around the world, including in the most unexpected places.
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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal threatens the Amazon
Trade Deal will increase imports of beef, dairy, soy and ethanol to Europe – leading to big companies trashing more of the Amazon rainforest.
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The twilight of the oil industry
Opposition to oil increases, from outside the industry to those workers thinking about going elsewhere.
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The climate blame game ignores the fact wealthy countries are slow to act
Less wealthy countries are often climate scapegoats but analysis shows their ambition is greater than rich nations.
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One year on from Scotland’s new climate law – what action have we seen?
What progress have we seen in the year since people power forced politicians to increase their climate commitments?
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Why we can’t recycle our way out of the climate crisis
We must keep pushing for systemic changes to tackle the problem of plastic at its source.
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The Climate Strikers return to demand a Green Recovery
One year on from the historic Global Climate Strike, young people are pushing for a Green Recovery that delivers the necessary climate action.
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Mind who you work with – Aberdeen Council forms climate partnership with BP
BP’s is still looking for more fossil fuels – why is Aberdeen Council asking it for advice on cutting climate emissions?
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Zero carbon homes pledge brings triple benefits
By focusing urgent action on our energy use at home we can quickly create new jobs, improve people’s lives and tackle climate change.