A Green Budget? Not today
Commenting on today’s draft Scottish Budget, FoES Chief Executive Duncan McLaren said: “Times are hard, but cutting back on investments in emissions reduction – such as housing improvement – means…
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Friends of the Earth Scotland Media Advisory: A Green Budget? What to look for
The draft Scottish Budget goes before Parliament on Wednesday 17 November. On the same day, the Scottish Government is expected to announce its policies and proposals for meeting Scotland’s climate…
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Nanotechnology: “Tough regulation needed if climate benefits are to outweigh costs”
Current applications of nano-technology risk increasing climate emissions and fossil fuel use, reveals a Friends of the Earth report published today (16 November). Nanotechnology in its current form will not…
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Low carbon economy must be backed by ‘just transition’
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s Low Carbon economic strategy published today (15 November), Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Chief Executive Duncan McLaren said: “The vision of this strategy is commendable….
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An equal and fair society benefits everyone, argues professor
A best selling author will demonstrate to an Edinburgh audience that everything in society – from health to crime, illiteracy and the environment – is affected by how equal it…
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Over thousand call on Parliament to balance the scales of justice
In a petition backed by comedian Frankie Boyle and author Iain Banks, campaigners are calling on the Scottish Parliament to investigate the barriers people face when they try to stand…
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EU biofuels driving environmental destruction
Plans to increase the use of biofuels in Europe over the next ten years will require an area up to twice the size of Belgium of new land and make…
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Friends of the Earth Scotland statement on Channel 4’s “What The Green Movement Got Wrong”
Friends of the Earth Scotland was never approached by the makers of this programme. We have neither had the opportunity to contribute to it, nor to comment in advance on…
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Exclusive designs and vintage clothing on show by environmental charity
The best of ‘green fashion’ will be on display in Edinburgh at an exclusive fashion show that will raise funds for charity. Photo opportunity: Green Fashion Show with collections by…
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