‘Underwhelming’ Programme for Government – warm words won’t stop a warming planet
This is an underwhelming programme for more of the same when what is needed a radical change that can speed Scotland away from fossil fuels.
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First Minister urged to put fossil fuel phase out at core of Programme for Government
There is no more time to waste with timid climate politics.
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Campaigners call for Octopus Energy to stop funding polluting incinerator
Local residents and environmental campaigners have criticised Octopus Energy for funding a new incinerator being built in North Ayrshire in Scotland.
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Carbon capture: warning over failures at CCS projects labelled as “pioneers” by Scottish Government
Research reveals real red flags on Norwegian projects lauded by industry
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Anger at Rishi Sunak ‘climate denying’ announcements on carbon capture and oil licensing
Money should be invested in working climate solutions – not industry greenwash
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Equinor banks on £3.75 billion tax break while posting ‘outrageous’ profits
The world is burning and the UK Government is helping the arsonists pay for the fuel.
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Revealed: Fossil fuel lobbyists pushing hydrogen on Scottish politicians
The Scottish Government has pledged over £100 million to this industry and has refused to rule out using hydrogen from fossil fuels.
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Rosebank oil field decision delayed again
Climate campaigners say the news shows the sustained pressure to reject the field is working.
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Starmer energy speech reaction
Whoever is running the UK must accept the reality that they need to set a clear end date for oil and gas extraction, to give clarity and focus on the transition to a renewable energy future.
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