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Climate targets scrapped: Worst decision in the history of the Scottish Parliament

Climate campaigners are furious that the Scottish Government’s has decided to scrap its 2030 targets to cut climate pollution labelling it “the worst environmental decision in the history of the…

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No UK Government style climate slowdown from SNP/Greens, warn campaigners

This is a moment of climate truth to see if the Scottish Government is truly committed to taking the action needed this decade.

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MSPs vote in favour of circular economy law

Campaigners say that a new law to create a circular economy in Scotland has the potential to significantly reduce our climate and nature impacts.

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Climate Emergency road sign outside Holyrood

‘Chickens have come home to roost’ on Scottish Government climate failures

Ministers have failed to stand up to oil lobbyists and those who would delay climate progress.

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Scottish Government urged not to follow reckless dash for gas from UK Government

The Scottish Government has been warned by climate campaigners not to ‘go down a dangerous path’ in following the UK Government’s approach to energy. Campaigners expressed their concerns after a…

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Budget: Windfall tax extension ‘very least’ Chancellor could do

Fossil fuel companies have made vasy profits while pushing millions of people into fuel poverty.

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Committee backs call for consumption targets

The Net Zero, Energy and Transport committee has recommended that the Scottish Government introduces mandatory targets to reduce consumption.

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Parliament fashion show highlights need for a circular economy

Climate and sustainability groups from across Scotland staged a fashion show of upcycled outfits outside the Scottish Parliament to call on MSPs to support the Circular Economy Bill that’s being debated soon.

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Equinor: UK’s biggest gas supplier is profiting from public pain

Climate campaigners have said the announcement of £29billion (US$36.2b) in annual profits showed how the fossil fuel giant Equinor was ‘benefiting from the public’s pain’. The company’s fourth quarter profits…

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