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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…
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…
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…
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…
According to research published today (1 November) by Friends of the Earth Scotland, meeting our climate targets could increase employment, cut health-care costs and reduce social exclusion. The report, ‘42%…
Commenting on Scottish Labour’s announcement today (31 October) on coal power, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Chief Executive Duncan McLaren said: “Scotland needs neither new nor replacement fossil fired or…
Today the Scottish Government has rejected Chancellor Osborne’s proposal regarding the Fossil Fuel Levy announced in last week’s Comprehensive Spending Review. Friends of the Earth Scotland Chief Executive Duncan McLaren…
Self-proclaimed ‘greenest government’ fails key test in blizzard of wasteful cuts and missed opportunities Today’s spending review has axed key green promises and programmes. The promised Green Investment Bank has…
In advance of the UK Government spending review, Friends of the Earth Scotland today (15 October) called for the protection of funds for key green development initiatives, and the creation…
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