Report finds RBS reducing support for worst fossil fuels
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have significantly reduced its lending to coal, tar sands & Arctic drilling projects during the past year.
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Scottish Environment LINK Resigns from Government Clean Air Group
Scottish Environment LINK have resigned from the Cleaner Air for Scotland Governance Group (CAFSGG), citing their disappointment in and frustration around the Group’s lack of progress in tackling unsafe levels…
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UN Committee gives green light to scrutinise environmental justice in the UK
The Communication explains why the UK remains in breach of its obligations under the Aarhus Convention.
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Glasgow Councillors endorse weak air pollution plans
These limited proposals will condemn the city to air pollution for years to come.
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Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone would be a ‘No Ambition Zone’
Proposals slammed for failing to deliver for people suffering ill health from air pollution.
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Public back fossil-free Holyrood pensions
72% of the public think the Scottish Parliament’s pension scheme should not invest in fossil fuels.
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Scottish Government Climate Plan fails to deliver
This Plan still doesn’t deliver the detailed policies or the necessary ambition to drive a just transition to a zero carbon Scotland.
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New National Investment Bank must deliver for the Zero Carbon transition
The creation of a new publicly-owned Bank could be transformative in Scotland’s efforts to address climate change and inequality.
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Transport statistics for Scotland show cars increase as buses decline
The dominance of the car creates deadly air pollution, climate change emissions, congestion and urban sprawl.
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