Air pollution killing people even when standards are met
Reacting to a new report in the Lancet which shows that air pollution kills people even when national standards are met, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth…
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CLIMATE UPDATE – November 2013 was the sunniest November ever recorded
November 2013 was the sunniest November ever recorded in figures going back to 1929. The month was also a bit cooler and drier than average. Average Temperature: 4.2°C which is…
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Public Inquiry into commercial unconventional gas development is UK first
Key issues to be examined at the UK’s first Public Inquiry into a planning application for commercial unconventional gas extraction will be decided today (4/12/13). Scottish Government Reporters will set…
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New report urges more rapid action on climate change
Reacting to a new report from climate scientists, including Prof Pete Smith at Aberdeen University, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “This report adds even…
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Mass Exodus at Frustrating Climate Talks in Warsaw
One day before the official conclusion of the Warsaw UN climate conference, hundreds of climate activists from trade unions, social movements and environment and development groups – including Friends…
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Climate Change – Highest Ever Emissions Reinforce Need For URGENT ACTION
Commenting on the Global Carbon Report from the Tyndall Centre, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland said: “2013 will see the highest-ever emissions of climate-changing gases…
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Key issues must be agreed at Warsaw climate conference
Friends of the Earth Scotland is calling for urgent action at the 19th annual United Nations Climate Conference, which begins today. Dr Richard Dixon, Director at Friends of the Earth…
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CLIMATE UPDATE – October 2013
TOP LINES: October 2013 was 1.5°C warmer than the average, making it the 11th warmest October on record. Average Temperature: 9.4°C which is 1.5°C above the long-term average (1971-2000). Average…
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Pioneering Community Power for Dingwall
The launch of a Scottish renewable energy project that aims to be the first with 100% co-operative ownership has begun in Dingwall, in Ross-shire. Dingwall Wind Co-op held its official…
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