Scotland’s levels of material consumption laid bare in new report
Scotland’s levels of unsustainable material consumption have been laid bare in a new report, which gave is the worst circularity score of any country assessed to date.
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UK Government ‘has all the evidence it needs’ to reject Rosebank oil plans, say campaigners
Climate campaigners say the UK Government has all the evidence it needs to reject the controversial Rosebank oil field, as its oil and gas regulator asks Equinor to provide greater…
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‘Scathing judgement’ on Scottish climate plans from advisors
Environmental campaigners have said the the UK Committee on Climate Change has delivered a ‘scathing judgement’ of the Scottish Government’s climate efforts in their latest progress report published today (7/12/22)…
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New evidence for low carbon alternative to incineration and landfill
A new report shows that biostabilisation, a way of managing waste, has significant carbon savings over incineration and landfill.
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Strong public support for circular economy targets
A new report shows there is strong public support for targets to reduce consumption to be included in a new circular economy law in Scotland.
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Edinburgh City Council votes in favour of ending fossil fuel investment
Campaigners have welcomed its decision today to pass a motion calling on the £8 billion Lothian Pension Fund to end its investments in fossil fuel companies.
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Scottish Government oppose issuing new oil and gas licences
We welcome the statement that the Scottish Government “does not agree with the UK Government issuing new oil and gas licences”.
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Campaigners say we should consider the climate this Black Friday
Environmental campaigners say we should resist the shopping frenzy this Black Friday for the sake of the planet.
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Inverness city centre street to undergo radical change
Highland Council will revamp Academy Street in Inverness to reduce traffic and create space for walking and cycling.
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