Just Transition Partnership Statement in response to Climate Bill
Unions and environmentalists call for climate crisis to be tackled done in a way which protects and enhances the livelihoods of workers and communities.
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Criticism of oil and gas industry ‘blueprint for net zero’
Campaigners call out cynical greenwashing attempts of mega-polluting industry.
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Campaigners call for radical climate programme from Scottish Government
Scottish Government urged to put its money where its mouth is and tackle the climate emergency with radical programme.
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New Oil and Gas Licensing Round Goes Beyond Climate Breakdown
Commenting on the launch of a new offshore oil and gas licensing round today by the UK’s Oil and Gas Authority: Mary Church, Head of Campaigns at Friends of…
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Scottish Government support for UK oil and gas drilling incompatible with responding to climate emergency, report says
Report reveals huge climate impact of UK oil & gas industry plans, and urges Governments to plan for a just transition to a clean energy economy.
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Reaction to Ineos’ fossil-fuelled announcement
Ineos’ announcement will prolong our dependence on fossil fuels and risks increasing plastic pollution levels.
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Westminster oil and gas report utterly complacent
Commenting on today’s report on the future of the oil and gas industry from Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee today, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Director Dr Richard Dixon said: “This…
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Just Transition central to successful response to climate change, say unions and environmentalists
Ahead of Parliament debate, groups call for a ‘just transition’ to support workers and communities.
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BP Alligin oilfield approval is ‘reckless’ for climate
Campaigners have criticised the decision to extract more fossil fuels just two weeks after the IPCC’s warning.
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