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Energy efficiency the priority but micro-renewables have role to play

“A step change in building energy efficiency is needed, both for new and existing buildings,” Duncan McLaren, Friends of the Earth Scotland Chief Executive, said in response to a report…

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Friends of the Earth office in Haiti destroyed

The Friends of the Earth office in Haiti has been destroyed by the earthquake that hit the country on Tuesday. Reports from Haiti have revealed that although the Director Aldrin…

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People, politicians and producers should shape a sustainable food future for Scotland

Seminar – One Planet Food: Feeding Scotland Responsibly in a Changing World, Thursday 21 January 2010, Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot Watt University, Cedar Suite 10am to 4.30pm. The event links…

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Aberdeen Bypass will add to greenhouse gas emissions

Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Chief Executive Duncan McLaren commented on the green light for Aberdeen Bypass: “This a mistaken and poorly judged decision that will make it more difficult…

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“Agreement” at Copenhagen is a recipe for confusion

“This US-brokered agreement is the weakest possible conclusion that could have come out of Copenhagen,” said Duncan McLaren, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Chief Executive, commenting on the Copenhagen Accord…

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US ‘deal’ at Copenhagen is a weak sham – Friends of the Earth Scotland reaction

“This is the weakest possible agreement that could have come out of Copenhagen,” said Duncan McLaren, Friends of the Earth Scotland Chief Executive, commenting on the Copenhagen ‘outcome’ issued at…

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Climate Leaders’ Summit shows how to tackle climate change globally

Leaders of regional and state governments around the world are outstripping their respective nation states in both aspiration and action when it comes to dealing with climate change.The Climate Leaders’…

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Friends of the Earth suspended from UN climate talks

Friends of the Earth Scotland arrived at the Bella Center this morning to take part as official observers in the UN climate change negotiations were told that they have been…

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Scottish businessman wins award for promoting false solutions to climate change

Biotech giant Monsanto, which is headed by Glaswegian Hugh Grant, an adviser to Scottish Enterprise, has been awarded the Angry Mermaid Award 2009 for making the greatest effort to sabotage…

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