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COP26: Rich countries try to run from their climate responsibilities

Climate campaigners say the COP26 agreement is set to be the ‘Glasgow get-out clause’ as rich countries shirk their responsibility and put the world on track for a rise in…

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COP26: Scottish Government snubs oil and gas leavers club

The Scottish Government has been criticised after failing to join a new alliance launched today at COP26 that aims to phase out the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Nicola…

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It’s time to end single-use plastic for good

The Scottish Government has banned a range of single use plastic items. This welcome step must be followed by a move to reusable products.

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National Planning Framework reaction

Commenting on the publication of the draft National Planning Framework, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Director Dr Richard Dixon said: “Overall the draft National Planning Framework takes big steps in…

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Glaswegians call for free public transport

Locals gathered in George Square, Glasgow this morning to call for the extension of free public transport, which has been made available to COP26 delegates, to all residents of Glasgow….

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Hydrogen Action Plan will ‘let fossil fuels in by the back door’

Environmental campaigners have slammed the Scottish Government’s draft Hydrogen Action Plan as a way of ‘sneaking fossil fuels in by the back door’. The £100 million Hydrogen Action Plans sets…

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a group of people holding flags around a stack of black barrels painted with white letter spelling out stop cambo. the river clyde and the Glasgow science museum are visible in the background

Activists bring ‘Stop Cambo’ message to UK Government COP26 hub

Friends of the Earth and Stop Cambo activists brought a Stop Cambo message to the UK Government’s COP26 hub today. Activists painted a dozen empty oil barrels with a large…

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From Scotland to Sarawak: pop-up exhibition spotlights global stories of climate resistance

Free event runs from 5th – 12th November 2021 at the Tramway in Glasgow. The world’s most powerful and photographed leaders have been gathering in Glasgow for COP26. From Friday…

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COP26: Nicola Sturgeon urged to intervene to stop heavy-handed policing

COP26 Coalition, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, the Climate Coalition Joint Press Release Following numerous incidents of abuse of powers and intimidating tactics by police forces from across the UK gathered…

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