Carbon capture sell-off “huge embarrassment” for Government
Ministers have promised £280million to the Acorn project but now main backer pulls out
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‘Landmark’ decision to end oil drilling in new fields welcomed
Ministers failed to mention Rosebank or Cambo projects and opened up some loopholes for more drilling
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‘Disgraceful decision’ from Scottish Government as another incinerator allowed to start burning waste
The Scottish Government has allowed a new incinerator to start burning waste in Scotland, despite hundreds of objections and a local campaign against the incinerator.
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“Cowardly” decision to drop warm homes plan by Scottish Government
This decision by the Scottish Government condemns people to cold homes, high bills and ill health for even longer.
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Mossmorran plant closure – politicians “afraid to stand up” to big business
Politicians are floundering around trying to respond to decisions by companies, rather than actively shaping the future of our industries.
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“Biggest climate march since COP26” as Glasgow demands a better world
People are coming out to show that a better world is possible and that there is the energy and enthusiasm to make that happen.
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‘Dreadful’ climate plan does nothing for households, workers and communities
The plan will barely scratch the surface on climate emissions in the coming years.
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Glasgow to march as part of global day of climate action
Climate justice, migrant rights and Palestine solidarity groups announce major climate march in Glasgow on Saturday 15th November.
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Landfill waste ban delayed again by Scot Gov
The Scottish Government have pushed back the date of its ban on sending biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) to landfill for the second time to 2028. The original ban was set for 2021. This was pushed back to 2025 and has now been extended again until 2028.
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