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Trade unions and civil society groups have welcomed Swinney’s announcement that the Scottish Government intends to renew the Just Transition Commission, but warn that its recommendations must be acted on first.
Figures published today (28 Oct) show that the Scottish Government’s poor record on waste management continues, with environmental campaigners saying that sluggish recycling rates and a rise in incineration of waste are evidence of a “broken system”.
Equinor resubmitted their environmental statement after new climate rules forced them to admit just how much pollution would come from burning the oil and gas taken from the field – with their assessment concluding that this would amount to nearly 250 million tonnes of damaging emissions.
Environmental campaigners have said the draft circular economy strategy published by the Scottish Government is “a welcome step” towards a fairer and more sustainable future for all, but calls on the Scottish Government to make sure the final strategy focuses more on practical solutions and includes plans to tackle the plastic crisis and the harmful health impacts of materials.
The public are rightly concerned about climate breakdown and want political leaders who can deliver action in a way that fights inequality and creates good green jobs
Ed Miliband made the announcement at the Labour Party Conference
Campaigners highlighted how it has been over two years since consultation closed on the Government’s Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan
Environmental and community campaigners have said the Scottish Government’s supposed ban on new incinerators is ‘worthless’, as a public consultation closes on plans to build a new incinerator in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
Hundreds of people gathered near the Scottish Parliament to talk face to face with their politicians
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