Shell pull out of Cambo oil project
Climate campaigners have responded to Shell’s decision to pull out of the controversial Cambo oil field saying this is the end of the line for the project. The UK Government…
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Scotland must get on with the fossil fuel transition after COP26, Holyrood committee hears
Campaigners called on Scottish Government to focus on domestic efforts and create a credible plan to cut climate pollution and deliver a just transition away from oil and gas this decade.
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Scottish Government announce moratorium on incineration
Friends of the Earth Scotland has welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Government’s incineration review will include a moratorium on all current and new applications for the length of the…
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First Minister Signals Opposition to Cambo Oil Field
Reacting to the First Minister’s comments in Holyrood today, Friends of the Earth Scotland Head of Campaigns Mary Church said: “We welcome the First Minister’s acknowledgement that there is no…
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COP26 Closes: Rich countries run from their climate responsibilities
Climate justice campaigners say the COP26 agreement will be remembered as the ‘Glasgow get-out clause’ as rich countries once again shirk their responsibility and put the world on track for…
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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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