Experts back call to transform Scotland’s economy
Calls for radical, transformative changes to Scotland’s economy to ensure wellbeing for all within our environmental limits have been backed by experts
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IPCC report is stark reminder of reality of the climate emergency
The report confirms that the impacts of climate breakdown are more widespread, happening much sooner and having more devastating consequences than previously predicted.
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Parliament supports delay to DRS but questions remain over delivery
The Scottish Parliament voted last night (Wednesday 23rd February) to support the Government’s proposed delay to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme. The 16-month delay until August 2023 means many bottles will…
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UK climate advisors call for ‘tighter limit’ on oil and gas
UKCCC advice bolsters calls for end to new oil licenses in a bid to curb dangerous climate warming
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Campaigners call for exit strategy from incineration
Environmental campaigners have called for an exit strategy for incineration in evidence provided to the Scottish Government’s independent review on incineration. The Scottish Government set up an independent review into…
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MPs miss opportunity to remove key barrier to transition for offshore workers
Environmental campaigners have today told MPs they have ignored offshore workers after voting against a plan to create an Offshore Training Scheme at Westminster. The idea is backed by offshore…
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MPs urged to back Offshore Training Scheme for workers to support Just Transition
Environmental campaigners and trade unionists have called for MPs to back the creation of an Offshore Training Scheme, as a key solution to removing barriers for oil and gas workers…
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Incineration contracts stopping Scots from recycling
New research shows that Scotland’s incineration capacity is so high that it is likely to stop councils from recycling waste. Campaigners are calling for a ban on new incinerators so…
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‘Obscene’ BP profits show broken energy system in UK
Environmental campaigners have said that BP’s ‘obscene’ profits of $12.8bn (£9.5bn) today will come at a cost of misery for millions of people in the UK. Campaigners said that the…
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