Scottish Government oppose issuing new oil and gas licences
We welcome the statement that the Scottish Government “does not agree with the UK Government issuing new oil and gas licences”.
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COP27: Rich countries cynically bargaining the future of planet
As we race towards climate breakdown, rich countries are trying to evade their responsibility to do their fair share of climate action.
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COP27: Sturgeon accused of dodging the question on Rosebank oil field
Climate campaigners have said that Nicola Sturgeon is avoiding ‘giving a straight answer’ on the controversial Rosebank oil field. The First Minister was filmed as she was confronted by a…
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Climate march will put spotlight on polluting banks and fossil fuel supporters
Campaigners released further details of the issues to be highlighted by the Climate Justice March in Edinburgh this Saturday (12/11/22) as part of Global Day of Action during the UN…
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COP27: UK & Scottish Governments must ‘set an end date’ for fossil fuels to meet climate goals
The UN have warned that action must be ramped up to avoid future climate catastrophe.
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‘Oily’ roses used to expose toxic relationships around Rosebank oil field
Campaigners delivered roses to companies and groups connected to Norwegian oil giant Equinor to expose their toxic relationships with the Rosebank oil field.
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Campaigners raise ‘serious questions’ about direction of £500million Just Transition Fund
Millions going towards companies, many of which are backed by the fossil fuel industry, plus funding for a contentious project to destroy community greenspace in Aberdeen.
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Obscene BP profits show need to ‘chart clear path’ away from fossil fuels
Oil giant makes £7.1billion profit in just three months as campaigners demand change.
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Equinor profits ‘rubbing salt in wound’ of cost of living crisis
Oil giant behind huge Rosebank field declared £21billion in profit in just 3 months.
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