Jackdaw court case welcomed by climate campaigners
Welcome for new that Greenpeace are mounting a legal challenge to the UK Government’s approval of the Jackdaw gas field.
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New report shows link between air pollution and dementia
Campaigners say bold action to limit traffic is needed as a new report showing the links between air pollution and dementia is released.
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Fossil fuels driving extreme heat and climate breakdown
Climate breakdown is here, it is deadly serious and it will get much worse unless we act urgently to end our reliance on oil and gas.
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Just Transition: Scottish Government must act on climate action recommendations
Trade unions and environmental organisations are calling on the Scottish Government to show real commitment to fairly cutting climate pollution throughout the economy and to embrace the recommendations of the…
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New fossil gas power station at Peterhead must be rejected on climate grounds, say campaigners
The plan flies in the face of the clear and pressing need to cut the use of fossil fuels, as recommended by climate scientists and energy experts.
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Hydrogen report must ‘change the conversation’
New report exposing the inefficiencies, soaring costs and the threat hydrogen poses to renewable energy supplies.
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Scottish Government admits ‘gaping hole’ in Climate Plan
Ministers ignored warnings from experts and campaigners about their over-reliance on carbon capture and hydrogen tehnologies
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Environmental campaigners welcome ban on new incinerators in Scotland
Move hailed as ‘important step forward’ but Ministers urged to next tackle the impact of existing incinerators.
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Climate emissions drop due to pandemic restrictions
The drop in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, published by the Scottish Government today (7 June 2022), was due to reduced car traffic during lockdown, say campaigners. The statistics, which…
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