Oil and Gas industry plans ‘disingenuous’ say climate campaigners
The industry is only talking about production emissions ignoring the far greater impact of burning this oil and gas.
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Scottish public back measures to tackle ‘throwaway culture’
Over 80% of respondents supported a ‘Latte Levy’ on single-use cups
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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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