MSPs blind to climate impact of additional bridge
Commenting on The Scottish Parliament Committee considering the Forth Crossing Bill, Juliet Swann, Head of Projects and Campaigns at Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “At a time when we…
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RBS clearly rattled by campaigners, doors opened for dialogue
Campaigning groups met this morning with RBS executives, including Sir Philip Hampton, RBS Group Chairman, as part of their extensive campaign to challenge RBS’ investments in controversial projects, such as…
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High risk, unsustainable investments do not make good business
RBS must stop gambling with tax-payer money and lead the way in ethical lending. The Royal Bank of Scotland should stop investing in dirty projects and turn itself into a…
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Shareholders demand RBS stop using public money for dirty investments
Scottish human rights, environment and anti-poverty ‘public shareholders’ to target RBS AGM as part of UK-wide protest against RBS. A coalition of human rights, anti-poverty and environment NGOs will demand…
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Scottish Government sets emissions targets as people’s climate summit convenes
Key targets about how to cut Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions delay ambitious action on climate change until 2013. The targets laid before Parliament today, come on the same day as…
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Replacement power station at Cockenzie not necessary
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…
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EU biofuel policy unsustainable new report shows
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…
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Green shoots of recovery in budget dwarfed by unsustainable business as usual
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…
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Plastic free option is in the bag for Muthill residents
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…
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