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RBS annual results – Friends of the Earth Scotland comment

Responding to the expected announcement by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) of their annual results, Paul Daly, Corporate Accountability Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “When assessing…

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Air pollution episodes killing off heart attack victims

Commenting on a new study which shows that people recovering from a heart attack are more likely to die if they experience high air pollution, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of…

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RBS pays out banker’s bonus despite Libor fine promises

Commenting on news today (15 February) that Stephen Hester, Chief Executive of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), will receive a £780,000 bonus, Paul Daly, Corporate Accountability Campaigner at Friends of…

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Libor fine: time for RBS to start working for the benefit of society

Commenting on news today (6 February) that the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been fined £390m for its involvement in the Libor scandal, Paul Daly, Corporate Accountability Campaigner at…

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Scotland’s most polluted streets revealed

A new analysis by Friends of the Earth Scotland shows that air pollution targets are still being missed across Scotland, despite targets which were supposed to have been met eight…

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RBS carbon reduction fund – FoES comment

Royal Bank of Scotland today (10 December 2012) announced a new lending scheme to introduce technology to reduce energy costs for larger businesses. Paul Daly, Corporate Accountability Campaigner at Friends…

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Supreme Court upholds Walton’s right to challenge Ministers

In a ruling issued today (17 October 2012), the UK Supreme Court upheld William Walton’s right to challenge Scottish Ministers decision to allow the construction of the Aberdeen bypass. While…

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International Environmental NGO Observer Mission to Palestine: “The occupation is an injustice”

Friends of the Earth Scotland Media Advisory Upon invitation of Friends of the Earth Palestine (Pengon), a Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) delegation visited the West Bank to observe…

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Oil refinery explosion in Venezuela – Friends of the Earth Scotland comment

Commenting on news today (25 August) of a large explosion in the biggest oil refinery in Venezuela, Paul Daly, Corporate Accountability Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “Our…

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