Biggest rise in Scotland’s carbon footprint in 20 years
New figures released by the Scottish Government show that Scotland’s carbon footprint has jumped 15% in a single year, from 2020 to 2021.
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Incineration costs skyrocket for Scottish councils
The cost of incinerating waste is rising by over £1 million per year for each council.
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Energy price cap rise – fossil fuels are costing us the earth
Relying on international gas markets leaves us at the mercy of energy giants, and continues to drive up bills.
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North Sea report is ‘more of the same’ from the oil lobby
Lobbyists show their true colours by headlining a report that was supposed to be about the energy transition with yet another demand to cut their taxes.
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Renewable energy stats show ‘glimpse of what’s possible’
Environmental campaigners have welcomed new figures showing a big jump in renewable energy generation in Scotland saying they gave a “glimpse of what’s possible”. Campaigners cautioned that more needs to…
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Project Willow does nothing for people at Grangemouth set to lose their jobs
Just transition campaigners say Project Willow “does nothing” for the hundreds of people at Grangemouth set to lose their jobs in the coming months. The Project Willow feasibility study, published…
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Climate Minister slammed for attending “greenwash fest” conference
Protestors targeted the Edinburgh event which was full of big polluters pushing carbon capture.
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Welcome for bid to end North Sea oil exploration
Both UK and Scottish Governments must demonstrate they’re serious about delivering on a just transition for workers.
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Fossil fuel firm SSE faces protest as energy bills rise
SSE has made billions in profit during the energy price crisis and wants to build new gas power to further entrench this rotten energy system.
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