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Training Chaos Blocks Scottish Oil Workers Moving To Renewables: Government Must Meet Workers’ Demands To Remove Hurdles

Workers forced to pay thousands for training courses, leading to calls for an “offshore passport” allowing them to transfer skills from fossil fuels to renewables

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Climate campaigners call for clearer focus on winding down oil and gas

Campaigners are urging politicians to spell out how they will support a managed transition away from fossil fuels to tackle the climate crisis.

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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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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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Just Transition Commission recommendations must trigger urgent action

Recommendations must be acted upon swiftly to create new green jobs and support local communities while curbing our emissions.

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Scottish Parliament

Scottish Budget fails to create ‘shovel-ready’ green jobs

Budget is another missed opportunity to drive a green jobs recovery by boosting demand in energy efficiency, public transport and skills training.

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Scotland to end overseas promotion of fossil fuels

Environmental campaigners have welcomed proposals from Scottish government to “end all Scottish Government overseas trade backing and promotion activities solely focused on fossil fuel goods and services by COP26.” Friends…

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More Rhetoric Than Action On Just Transition Say Unions And Environmentalists

The Climate Change Plan fails to show how it will ensure creation of new green jobs and protect the livelihoods of impacted workers and communities in Scotland.

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Denmark ends North Sea oil exploration and bans all extraction by 2050

Landmark Danish decision hailed as ‘major milestone’ in climate fight.

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