One million people demand transition away from oil & gas
The million-strong petition was handed into 10 Downing Street.
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North Sea report is ‘more of the same’ from the oil lobby
Lobbyists show their true colours by headlining a report that was supposed to be about the energy transition with yet another demand to cut their taxes.
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Project Willow does nothing for people at Grangemouth set to lose their jobs
Just transition campaigners say Project Willow “does nothing” for the hundreds of people at Grangemouth set to lose their jobs in the coming months. The Project Willow feasibility study, published…
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Climate victory in Rosebank and Jackdaw cases
The court has ruled the oil field unlawful and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
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Grangemouth refinery closure is ‘litmus test’ of transition for politicians
Climate campaigners are demanding a credible transition plan to support workers and communities.
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Grangemouth closure reaction: no justice in this decision
The inevitable Grangemouth closure showed both Governments have no credible just transition plans
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60+ climate groups demand incoming UK Government fund just transition for North Sea workers
Leading groups sign open letter calling for a “clear and funded” transition plan for workers and communities reliant on the oil and gas industry.
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Polluted politics: Fossil fuel lobbyists met MSPs almost 800 times
The revelations come as concern grows about the corrupting influence of oil companies on Scotland’s efforts to tackle climate breakdown.
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Grangemouth closure fears show need for a just transition plan
Climate campaigners have reacted to news of Grangemouth Refinery’s potential closure by 2025 saying the Scottish Government has failed to create credible transition plans with workers at the site. Friends…
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