Peterhead Carbon Capture Plans Will Delay Transition From Fossil Fuels
The gas power station is one of Scotland’s largest polluters.
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MSP pensions funded by investments in fossil fuel companies
Environmental campaigners have revealed that the Scottish Parliament Pension Fund has almost £1 million invested in coal, oil and gas companies who are driving climate breakdown.
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Manifesto promises on climate and energy compared
Friends of the Earth Scotland today released a comparison of the climate and environmental promises in the election manifestos from the Conservative, Green, LibDem, Labour and SNP. Friends of the…
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130,000 Green Jobs could be created in Scotland in 2 years, research shows
Green New Deal research shows 130,000 greens jobs can be created in climate and care sectors in Scotland in the next 2 years.
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Climate activists celebrate Glasgow City Council support for campaign to end £500 million fossil fuel investment
Campaigners and pension fund members are celebrating the announcement that Glasgow City Council has endorsed a plan to end their £500 million investment in fossil fuels. The motion was approved…
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Campaigners welcome increased plastic bag charge
Friends of the Earth Scotland has welcomed the increased single-use carrier bag charge. From today (Thursday 1st April), all retailers across Scotland must charge a minimum of 10p for each…
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Green Jobs Recovery must be at the heart of election campaign
Campaigners have today (31/3/21) called for Scotland’s politicians to prioritise policies in the election that create green jobs and reduce climate pollution. They want the next Scottish Government to take…
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Scottish Government ‘disrespects’ four Holyrood Committees
Campaigners have accused the Scottish Government of ‘disrespecting’ the work of four Parliamentary Committees who wrote reports scrutinising the draft Climate Change Plan Update. Throughout January and February 2021 the…
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UK Government climate policy branded ‘denial and delusion’ over North Sea Deal
Outrage as UK Government decides to continue granting licenses for companies to search for more oil and gas despite their climate claims.
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