SNP voters back rapid move away from oil & gas, polling shows
First Minister candidates are urged to speed progress towards a fair and fast energy transition for workers and communities
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Deposit return scheme support should end delay calls
Campaigners have welcomed the news that small businesses will be supported to launch Scotland’s deposit return scheme on time this year in August 2023.
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Deposit Return Scheme: Industry & UK Government must support Scotland’s environmental progress
Environmental campaigners have said that Scotland’s deposit return scheme should be delivered without any more unnecessary delay.
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Protests at ‘obscene’ Equinor £62billion profit
Climate activists have responded with outrage to the announcement that Norwegian state-owned oil company Equinor posted £62billion in profits in 2022. Protests will take place outside the Equinor offices in…
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‘Sickening’ BP profits show need to phase out fossil fuels
Climate campaigners have slammed the oil giant as they announce £23billion in annual profits, as well as slowing of transition plans.
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Incineration of plastics to end by 2030
Environmental campaigners have welcomed the recommendation that incineration of plastics must end by 2030 in Scotland. The call came as part of an independent review commissioned by the Scottish Government…
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‘Obscene’ Shell profit shows urgent need to get off fossil fuels
Oil company bosses and shareholders get even richer, while millions face enormous energy bills and climate breakdown
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Scotland meets air pollution limits thanks to clean air zones
It’s been revealed that Scotland did not breach legal air pollution limits in 2022 for the first time, excluding the impact of lockdowns in 2020.
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Cambo oil field: SNP leadership needs to ‘get clear’ on oil & gas
Criticism after SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn comments that the controversial Cambo oil field should get the green light.
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