Scotland’s new planning framework undermined by reliance on climate techno-fixes
NPF4 is step in the right direction in tackling the climate emergency it is seriously undermined by an over reliance on carbon capture and hydrogen
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COP27: UK & Scottish Governments must ‘set an end date’ for fossil fuels to meet climate goals
The UN have warned that action must be ramped up to avoid future climate catastrophe.
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‘Oily’ roses used to expose toxic relationships around Rosebank oil field
Campaigners delivered roses to companies and groups connected to Norwegian oil giant Equinor to expose their toxic relationships with the Rosebank oil field.
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Campaigners raise ‘serious questions’ about direction of £500million Just Transition Fund
Millions going towards companies, many of which are backed by the fossil fuel industry, plus funding for a contentious project to destroy community greenspace in Aberdeen.
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Climate March: Scotland to join Global Day of Action on November 12
Edinburgh will host a Climate Justice March on Saturday 12 November as part of a Global Day of Action, campaigners have today (2/11/22) announced. It will take place during the…
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Glasgow Council-run pension fund investments in fossil fuels “hugely risky”
International investment expert Mark Campanale has said that the Strathclyde Pension Fund is risking people’s pensions by investing in fossil fuel companies.
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Obscene BP profits show need to ‘chart clear path’ away from fossil fuels
Oil giant makes £7.1billion profit in just three months as campaigners demand change.
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Waste uncertainty in Aberdeen as incinerator delayed
The NESS incinerator in Aberdeen is not complete as it’s due to start accepting waste from three councils.
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Equinor profits ‘rubbing salt in wound’ of cost of living crisis
Oil giant behind huge Rosebank field declared £21billion in profit in just 3 months.
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