Scottish Parliament votes to ban fracking
Friends of the Earth Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s vote to ban fracking on the grounds that it is incompatible with Scotland’s climate targets this afternoon. Head of Campaigns,…
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Dangerous Air Pollution Episode Forecasted to Hit Scotland this Weekend
A dangerous air pollution episode is expected to hit many parts of Scotland today (28/5/16), peaking on Sunday 29th, with the West of Scotland still affected on Monday and Tuesday….
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Church of Scotland Shuns Dirtiest Climate Polluters
The Church of Scotland has voted this afternoon to stop investing in energy companies causing the worst climate pollution. The motion, approved by the General Assembly today in Edinburgh, compels…
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London to double Low Emission Zone to tackle air pollution
Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomed the announcement of the new London Mayor Sadiq Khan that he intends to double the size of the city’s low emission zone The environmental…
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Glasgow fails to meet World Health Organisation air pollution standards
Friends of the Earth Scotland called on the new Scottish Parliament to do more to tackle air pollution after it was revealed that Glasgow has failed to meet World Health…
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New Parliament needs to meet climate challenge
Friends of the Earth Scotland look forward to working with the new Scottish Government and all 129 MSPs in implementing pre-election environmental and climate promises. Friends of the Earth Scotland…
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Thousands set to Pedal on Parliament
Today at noon the fifth annual mass cycle ride, “Pedal on Parliament”, will set off from the Meadows to head towards the Scottish Parliament. Thousands of people are expected to cycle…
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Paris climate deal to be signed by over 150 countries
Over 150 countries will today sign the Paris Climate Agreement at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The deal agreed last December aims to keep global temperature rises below…
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SNP promise to slash climate emissions
Reacting to news that the SNP will promise to increase Scotland’s 2020 climate target from 42% to more than 50%, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland,…
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