IPCC report is stark reminder of reality of the climate emergency
The report confirms that the impacts of climate breakdown are more widespread, happening much sooner and having more devastating consequences than previously predicted.
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Press Releases
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Offshore wind auction reaction
Welcome for offshore wind expansion but successful bidders must not be allowed to evade their responsibilities to communities and workers.
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Another “nail in the coffin” for Cambo
Reaction to the announcement by Siccar Point Energy that they have “paused” the Cambo development, following Shell’s withdrawal last week. Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Head of Campaigns Mary Church…
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Scottish Budget Reaction: ‘useful steps’ on climate emergency
Climate action boosted by transport funding but home insulation investment should be larger.
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Climate progress report calls for Plan B on carbon capture
Advisors say the Scottish Government must deliver urgent climate transformations across the economy.
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Scotland must get on with the fossil fuel transition after COP26, Holyrood committee hears
Campaigners called on Scottish Government to focus on domestic efforts and create a credible plan to cut climate pollution and deliver a just transition away from oil and gas this decade.
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First Minister Signals Opposition to Cambo Oil Field
Reacting to the First Minister’s comments in Holyrood today, Friends of the Earth Scotland Head of Campaigns Mary Church said: “We welcome the First Minister’s acknowledgement that there is no…
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COP26 Closes: Rich countries run from their climate responsibilities
Climate justice campaigners say the COP26 agreement will be remembered as the ‘Glasgow get-out clause’ as rich countries once again shirk their responsibility and put the world on track for…
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COP26: Rich countries try to run from their climate responsibilities
Climate campaigners say the COP26 agreement is set to be the ‘Glasgow get-out clause’ as rich countries shirk their responsibility and put the world on track for a rise in…
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