Civil Society Organisations demand radical coronavirus recovery plan that delivers fairer & greener Scotland
80 organisations write to First Minister outlining five steps to ensure recovery puts people and planet before profit.
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UN Climate Talks: Glasgow Summit Confirmed for November 2021
Friends of the Earth Scotland & Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland statement reacting to the announcement of new dates for the UN Climate Summit, COP26, now…
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No bailout for plastic producer Ineos, says international groups
Prominent activists, scientists, and groups urge UK & Scottish Government to protect the climate and environment – while prioritising long term stability for workers through green jobs
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Deposit Return Scheme Delay Risks Rise In Plastic Pollution
The scheme won’t now start until 2022, meaning slower climate action and risk of increasing plastic pollution
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Low Emission Zone delay puts everyone at risk, say campaigners
The longstanding need to take action on air pollution to improve public health is only heightened by coronavirus.
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Energy Minister must hold oil companies to account for job losses
Following the oil price crash and coronavirus restrictions, the oil and gas industry has questions to answer after laying off thousands of workers
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Oil & Gas Authority Net Zero Strategy slammed as “cynical PR exercise”
Industry spin attempting to reconcile reckless extraction plan with growing public demand for meaningful climate action.
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Reaction to UK Committee on Climate Change coronavirus recovery advice
Any recovery plan must drive radical transformation that rebuilds society and economy to tackle climate breakdown and inequalities.
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Welcome for road re-allocation measures to create space for social distancing
The Cabinet Secretary’s move will help create Space for People to safely socially distance.
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