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East Lothian Council will hold a “special meeting” today (20 April) to discuss Scottish Power’s planning application to the Scottish Government to redevelop Cockenzie’s power station to be fired by…
New research released by the European Commission confirms that Europe’s demand for biofuels is likely to contribute to climate change and harm the environment. Adrian Bebb, agrofuels campaign coordinator for…
With perhaps his final opportunity to deliver a budget for sustainable growth, the Chancellor Alistair Darling today, once more failed to grasp the nettle. The budget makes no progress towards…
The Muthill Village Store in Crieff will stop supplying plastic bags and instead hand out free reusable bags with the winning logo design from the local competition. PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Roseanna…
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s low carbon economy discussion paper, Duncan McLaren, Friends of the Earth Scotland Chief Executive, said: “This welcome consultation represents a big step forward for Scotland….
Friends of the Earth Scotland media briefing. Green Investment Bank The Chancellor should announce the formation of a Green Investment Bank. The new bank should focus on providing soft loans…
Friends of the Earth Scotland warmly welcomes the Scottish Government’s announcement of licences to generate marine renewable energy from wave and tidal off Scotland’s coast. Friends of the Earth Scotland…
Ayrshire Power have indicated that they plan to submit an application today (15 March) for the consent required to build a coal-fired power station at Hunterston. Friends of the Earth…
Commenting on the expected government white paper on a high-speed rail link, Juliet Swann, Friends of the Earth Scotland Head of Campaigns, said: “Suggesting a high-speed rail link from London…
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