Press Releases

Commenting on the Scottish Government’s paper “Scotland’s Place in Europe,” Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “We welcome these proposals from the Scottish Government, which…

Reacting to news that the UK has joined the group of over 100 nations committed to keep climate change to safe levels following unanimous agreement from MPs, Dr Richard Dixon,…

As world leaders resist essential short term action to cut emissions at the UN climate talks in Marrakech, the Met Office confirms that 2016 is likely to be the warmest…

The Scottish Government is expected to publish its evidence on shale gas fracking and coalbed methane in Parliament today. This will include a Public Health Impact Assessment and 5 reports…

The Scottish Parliament will today (Thursday) debate the potential impact of Brexit on the environment and climate change. Friends of the Earth Scotland highlighted a number of risks in advance…

Reacting to reports that a decision on airport expansion will not be taken until Winter 2017/18, Friends of the Earth Scotland Director Dr Richard Dixon commented “In a year’s time…

Reacting to the Scottish Government funding announcement of flood protection for 10,000 homes, Friends of the Earth Scotland Director Dr Richard Dixon commented, “Today’s announcement will be welcome relief to…

Reacting to the UK vote to leave the EU, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “The vote to leave the EU is a huge challenge…