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Environmental campaigners have said the draft circular economy strategy published by the Scottish Government is “a welcome step” towards a fairer and more sustainable future for all, but calls on the Scottish Government to make sure the final strategy focuses more on practical solutions and includes plans to tackle the plastic crisis and the harmful health impacts of materials.
The public are rightly concerned about climate breakdown and want political leaders who can deliver action in a way that fights inequality and creates good green jobs
Ed Miliband made the announcement at the Labour Party Conference
Campaigners highlighted how it has been over two years since consultation closed on the Government’s Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan
Environmental and community campaigners have said the Scottish Government’s supposed ban on new incinerators is ‘worthless’, as a public consultation closes on plans to build a new incinerator in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
Hundreds of people gathered near the Scottish Parliament to talk face to face with their politicians
Palestine solidarity, climate and trade union groups protested outside Strathclyde Pension Fund’s 50th anniversary celebration over £400million fossil fuel investments
Peterhead residents are being invited to join a new free film club featuring monthly screenings of films telling global stories of the big issues facing the world
Increasing oil extraction will do nothing to reduce the household bills which have been held hostage by greedy energy companies for years now.
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