Campaigners demand end to Glasgow fossil fuel investments ahead of crucial vote
Glasgow Councillors urged to end the city’s £508million pension fund investments in coal, oil and gas companies to tackle the climate crisis.
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Church of Scotland endorses divestment from oil and gas companies
Press Release from Operation Noah, Eco-Congregation Scotland and Christian Aid Scotland Today, the Church of Scotland General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to endorse the Church of Scotland decision to divest…
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‘No new oil & gas’ to meet climate commitments, says IEA report
Fossil fuel exploration must halt immediately to meet climate goals.
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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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