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Energy efficiency plans must be backed by hard cash

Friends of the Earth Scotland today welcomed the launch of the Scottish Government’s Consultation on the Energy Efficiency Action Plan (Thursday 7 October), and called for increased funding and effective…

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Scotland’s energy future can be renewable

The author of an influential report on how Scotland’s future energy needs can be met will address a Parliamentary cross party group. Paul Gardner, of Gerrad Hassan, conducted the research…

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Carbon dioxide reductions “an illusion” – Friends of the Earth Scotland comment

Commenting on remarks by the UK Government’s new climate policy advisor professor David Mackay, Friends of the Earth Scotland congratulated the Scottish Government for taking leadership on addressing the problem…

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Dumfries man winner of penguin competition

Dumfries resident Harry McAllister is the lucky winner of a £300 bicycle, after finding an elusive climate-refugee penguin in the Ewart Library. Mr McAllister was one of dozens of intrigued…

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Scottish Government Budget and Carbon Assessment – FoES Comment

Commenting ahead of Thursday’s Draft Budget announcement, Juliet Swann, Head of Projects and Campaigns at Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “Friends of the Earth Scotland welcome the first stage…

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Scottish Marine Energy Road Map

Commenting on the release of the Scottish Marine Energy Road Map today, Duncan McLaren, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth Scotland said: “With enthusiastic support for marine renewables as…

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Zero Waste Plan Ministerial Announcement

Commenting on today’s Ministerial announcement on Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Chief Executive Duncan McLaren said: “Zero waste is the right goal for Scotland. We welcome…

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Fuel protest – Friends of the Earth Scotland comment

Commenting on today’s fuel protest in Scotland by hauliers, Duncan McLaren, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “While we sympathise with any small business affected by rising…

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New report shows a cleaner, greener energy future for Scotland is possible

A new report shows for the first time that a truly sustainable energy future is achievable for Scotland, meeting climate change, renewable energy and energy saving targets and creating new…

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