
Record-breaking weather shows the climate is changing fast
In Scotland the warmest Hogmanay on record was followed by the hottest New Year’s Day.


In Scotland the warmest Hogmanay on record was followed by the hottest New Year’s Day.

Climate advisors take tough new line with the Scottish Government on their plans.

The industry has realised they are losing the argument badly and things are about to get serious.

In terms of its negotiated outcomes it’s hard to view COP26 as anything other than a resounding failure, but here in Scotland and the UK, we can ensure that the legacy of the summit is a movement fit for the fight of our lives over the decade ahead.

2021 was undoubtedly the biggest year of climate action in Scotland’s history. We’re celebrating some of the wins.

Plans for a National Strategy for Economic Transformation will have to be bold and radical if it is to protect people and the planet. So far, the signs aren’t encouraging.

Both governments must scale up renewable jobs and provide certainty for workers currently left at the whims of big fossil fuel companies.

The 2022-23 Scottish budget will test whether the Government is serious about all its fine climate words during COP26.

This decision comes after months of fierce opposition and scrutiny from the public, climate groups, scientists, the media and politicians.