COP26: Glasgow Climate Talks open but most vulnerable excluded
COP26 opens today (31/10/21) amid concerns about the legitimacy of the process as many of those most impacted by the climate crisis are excluded due to unequal roll out of…
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Scottish Government to end their support for drilling every last drop of oil
Climate campaigners have welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has ended their support for unlimited oil and gas drilling. In a speech at Strathclyde University this morning, the First…
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Programme for Government reaction
Programme confirms the promises from the SNP -Greens co-operation agreement, but gives disappointingly little further detail on timescales or processes.
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SNP and Greens deal will lead to stronger action for the climate
Climate campaigning organisation Friends of the Earth Scotland has welcomed the draft cooperation deal between the SNP and the Scottish Green Party announced today.
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Scottish Government ‘defers’ to Boris Johnson on Cambo oil field
Scottish Government calls on Boris Johnson to reassess Cambo field but fails to state their opposition the development of new oil & gas.
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IPCC Report shows the urgent need to get off fossil fuels
IPCC report warning shows urgency of need to transition away from fossil fuels – beginning with rejecting Cambo field.
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Boris Johnson ‘not aware’ of Cambo oil plans. He is now!
80,000 strong letter opposing Cambo Oil Field handed in to 10 Downing Street today as Boris Johnson claims to be unaware of the project.
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Scottish Government must break silence on Cambo oil field
Environmental campaigners have demanded the Scottish Government declare their opposition to the controversial new Cambo oil field off Shetland. With just over 100 days until the crucial UN talks begin…
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Leading climate scientist and green groups demand UK government reject plans for new oil field
Dr James Hansen, one of the world’s foremost climate experts, joins groups representing young people, parents and activists, in calling on the government to “resolutely reject” proposals by Shell to develop a significant new oil field in the North Sea.
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