BP Alligin oilfield approval is ‘reckless’ for climate
Campaigners have criticised the decision to extract more fossil fuels just two weeks after the IPCC’s warning.
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IPCC climate report reaction
Environmental campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to scale up action on climate change, in response to the UN climate report. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ‘Special…
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UN climate report should fuel increased ambition in Scotland
IPCC Report is expected to say governments, including Scotland, must increase action over the next decade
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Bus passengers protest outside Scottish Parliament to demand publicly-owned buses
Protestors want new Transport Bill to include option for public ownership to improve services.
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BP North Sea Oil development ‘reckless’ for climate
Responding to the approval of the BP North Sea Vorlich development by the Oil and Gas Authority, Friends of the Earth Scotland Director Dr Richard Dixon commented, “This approval of…
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Shetland gas discovery is a total disaster for the climate
Exploitation of this new gas discovery off the coast of Shetland is incompatible with a country and a world that takes climate action seriously
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Welcome for 20mph Bill that could bring safer streets and cleaner air
The Bill from Mark Ruskell MSP would change the default speed limit in urban areas from 30mph to 20mph.
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Edinburgh Transport Plans Could Tackle Deadly Air Pollution
Public are asked for their views on plans to transform eEdinburgh’s transport systems and address deadly and illegal levels of air pollution.
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Trade Unions and Environmentalists look forward to working with Just Transition Commission Chair
Welcome for Prof. Jim Skea who will lead the Commission’s work to move to low carbon economy.
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