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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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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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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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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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