REVEALED: £2bn Scottish council pension fueling climate breakdown
£2 billion of Scottish council pension funds is invested in the fossil fuel industry, according to new analysis by Platform and Friends of the Earth Scotland.
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Household recycling rates stagnate, as Scottish Government fails to act
Waste statistics published today (17 October) show that household recycling levels in Scotland remain stagnant at 43%, with only a 0.3% increase from 2021 to 2022. The amount of waste…
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Victory to campaigners as Wyndford demolition halted
Local residents are celebrating the decision to halt the unlawful demolition of four multi-storey blocks in the Wyndford estate in Glasgow. Wheatley Homes has been forced to abandon the demolition…
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New campaign calls for buses to be taken back into public control
Trade unions, environmental and health charities have launched a campaign today calling for buses in the Strathclyde region to be taken back into public control.
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Rosebank approval shows ‘climate denial’ from UK Government
The approval comes despite the mounting climate crisis and scientists’ repeated warnings that the use of fossil fuels must be significantly reduced this decade.
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Edinburgh march calls for fast and fair transition away from fossil fuels
Climate campaigners march through Edinburgh to demand the UK and Scottish Governments develop a plan for a fair and fast transition away from fossil fuels.
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Scottish Climate March to Join Global Day of Action Against Fossil Fuels
The march will demand a fair and fast transition away from fossil fuels, to support the workers and the communities most affected.
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Fringe visitors call on Humza Yousaf to ‘get off the fence’ on Rosebank oil field
Hundreds of attendees and performers at the Edinburgh festivals sign a letter to the First Minister about the controversial field.
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‘Underwhelming’ Programme for Government – warm words won’t stop a warming planet
This is an underwhelming programme for more of the same when what is needed a radical change that can speed Scotland away from fossil fuels.
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