Just Transition Commission recommendations must trigger urgent action
Recommendations must be acted upon swiftly to create new green jobs and support local communities while curbing our emissions.
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Scottish Budget fails to create ‘shovel-ready’ green jobs
Budget is another missed opportunity to drive a green jobs recovery by boosting demand in energy efficiency, public transport and skills training.
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Scotland to end overseas promotion of fossil fuels
Environmental campaigners have welcomed proposals from Scottish government to “end all Scottish Government overseas trade backing and promotion activities solely focused on fossil fuel goods and services by COP26.” Friends…
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More Rhetoric Than Action On Just Transition Say Unions And Environmentalists
The Climate Change Plan fails to show how it will ensure creation of new green jobs and protect the livelihoods of impacted workers and communities in Scotland.
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Denmark ends North Sea oil exploration and bans all extraction by 2050
Landmark Danish decision hailed as ‘major milestone’ in climate fight.
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Money starts to flow from Scottish Government Bank despite lack of ethical or green checks
The Scottish Government’s new Scottish National Investment Bank has begun lending to the private sector despite not yet having confirmed any ethical standards or missions, both of which are required…
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Response to the UK 10-point climate plan for net zero
Friends of the Earth Scotland gave a scathing reaction to the UK Government’s announcement of a 10-point plan on climate and energy, calling for much more priority on solutions which…
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81% of Offshore Oil and Gas Workers Open to Leaving the Industry
Governments are urged to consult with oil and gas workers in the UK’s transition to renewable energy.
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Scotland’s politicians must turn the tide on ‘unjust transition’
The Partnership, a coalition of trade unions and environmental organisations, is calling for politicians from all political parties to commit to turning ‘just transition rhetoric’ into genuine action.
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