Global Plastics Treaty collapses
Climate campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to do more to tackle plastic pollution at home as global negotiations on a new international agreement failed. Last week, 175 governments met…
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Three quarters of Scottish public concerned about climate change
People are rightly concerned about climate breakdown and our politicians are failing to respond with the positive changes needed.
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Grangemouth refinery closure is ‘litmus test’ of transition for politicians
Climate campaigners are demanding a credible transition plan to support workers and communities.
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Calls for action as Global Plastic Treaty negotiations get underway
Climate campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to do more to tackle plastic pollution as global negotiations on a new international agreement begin.
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Glasgow demands climate justice as COP29 takes place
Climate campaigners held a rally in Glasgow today (16 November) to demand climate justice, while world leaders are meeting in Azerbaijan for COP29. Protesters gathered at the Buchanan Street steps…
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SSE: fossil fuel polluter rakes in “offensive” £714mill profit
The energy group is making profits equivalent to £3.92million every day.
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‘People vs Polluters’ Stop Rosebank legal challenge
Climate campaigners are declaring their backing for a court case today (12/11/24) that challenges the previous UK Government’s approval of the controversial Rosebank oil field. The legal challenges by Greenpeace…
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Climate humilitation is complete for Scottish Government
15 years of climate failure by Scottish Government Ministers has brought us to this point.
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Civil society calls for Scottish Government to “make good on its promise” on plastic
Civil society organisations have written to the Scottish Government to call for it to support the Global Plastics Treaty, a worldwide agreement to end plastic pollution, which is being finalised…
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