Energy price cap rise – fossil fuels are costing us the earth
Relying on international gas markets leaves us at the mercy of energy giants, and continues to drive up bills.
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North Sea report is ‘more of the same’ from the oil lobby
Lobbyists show their true colours by headlining a report that was supposed to be about the energy transition with yet another demand to cut their taxes.
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Renewable energy stats show ‘glimpse of what’s possible’
Environmental campaigners have welcomed new figures showing a big jump in renewable energy generation in Scotland saying they gave a “glimpse of what’s possible”. Campaigners cautioned that more needs to…
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Project Willow does nothing for people at Grangemouth set to lose their jobs
Just transition campaigners say Project Willow “does nothing” for the hundreds of people at Grangemouth set to lose their jobs in the coming months. The Project Willow feasibility study, published…
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Climate Minister slammed for attending “greenwash fest” conference
Protestors targeted the Edinburgh event which was full of big polluters pushing carbon capture.
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Welcome for bid to end North Sea oil exploration
Both UK and Scottish Governments must demonstrate they’re serious about delivering on a just transition for workers.
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Fossil fuel firm SSE faces protest as energy bills rise
SSE has made billions in profit during the energy price crisis and wants to build new gas power to further entrench this rotten energy system.
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£22billion carbon capture handout could push energy bills higher
Ahead of the expected energy price cap rise, fuel poverty campaigners are highlighting how Labour’s £22billion handout to controversial carbon capture technology is likely to push bills even higher in…
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Energy Price Cap to rise 5% – Cornwall Insights prediction
Politicians must transform an energy system which is controlled by companies who are raking in billions in profits whilst one third of Scottish homes are in fuel poverty.
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