Amazonian leaders call on Scottish Parliament to end illegal logging links with wind farm
Scotland’s renewable plans should not threaten indigenous communities
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Hundreds of crisp packet stars delivered to MSPs to demand action on recycling
An Edinburgh resident delivered hundreds of handmade stars crafted from empty crisp packets to the Scottish Parliament yesterday to demand more action on recycling.
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Biggest rise in Scotland’s carbon footprint in 20 years
New figures released by the Scottish Government show that Scotland’s carbon footprint has jumped 15% in a single year, from 2020 to 2021.
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Incineration costs skyrocket for Scottish councils
The cost of incinerating waste is rising by over £1 million per year for each council.
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Communities “kept in the dark” over mining
New research talking to communities where mining companies have been exploring for transition minerals has found that companies are not engaging with residents as they should be.
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Scottish Government waste plans fall short
Scotland urgently needs to transform the way we consume and manage resources.
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Highland Council cancels new incinerator
Environmental campaigners have praised the decision of Highland Council to abandon its plans for a new incinerator to burn household waste.
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Global Plastics Treaty collapses
Climate campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to do more to tackle plastic pollution at home as global negotiations on a new international agreement failed. Last week, 175 governments met…
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Calls for action as Global Plastic Treaty negotiations get underway
Climate campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to do more to tackle plastic pollution as global negotiations on a new international agreement begin.
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