COP26: Scottish Government snubs oil and gas leavers club
The Scottish Government has been criticised after failing to join a new alliance launched today at COP26 that aims to phase out the fossil fuels driving the climate crisis. Nicola…
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National Planning Framework reaction
Commenting on the publication of the draft National Planning Framework, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Director Dr Richard Dixon said: “Overall the draft National Planning Framework takes big steps in…
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Activists bring ‘Stop Cambo’ message to UK Government COP26 hub
Friends of the Earth and Stop Cambo activists brought a Stop Cambo message to the UK Government’s COP26 hub today. Activists painted a dozen empty oil barrels with a large…
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From Scotland to Sarawak: pop-up exhibition spotlights global stories of climate resistance
Free event runs from 5th – 12th November 2021 at the Tramway in Glasgow. The world’s most powerful and photographed leaders have been gathering in Glasgow for COP26. From Friday…
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COP26: Nicola Sturgeon urged to intervene to stop heavy-handed policing
COP26 Coalition, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, the Climate Coalition Joint Press Release Following numerous incidents of abuse of powers and intimidating tactics by police forces from across the UK gathered…
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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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