Scots aim to be part of last word at Paris climate summit
Dozens of Scots are heading off to the culmination of the Paris climate talks carrying a message that citizens are now leading the way in the fight against climate change….
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Scottish house prices to be hit by fracking
Reacting to research by the Ferret which shows Scottish house prices would be reduced if fracking is allowed, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “The…
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Fracking investigation highlights the scale of threat in Scotland
Investigative journalists The Ferret have produced of a map of the areas in Scotland targeted by the fracking industry and several companies likely to apply for drilling licences. Commenting on…
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Underground coal burning threats revealed
Reacting to the release by the Sunday Herald and the Ferret of an internal SEPA report on the possible impacts of Underground Coal Gasification, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends…
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Paris Climate Summit: Not enough progress by half time
PARIS, FRANCE, December 5 – The United Nations climate talks have made little concrete progress on the most critical aspects of a just deal to respond to the climate crisis,…
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Community renewables’ progress welcome but more needed
Reacting to the announcement by the First Minister that communities are now receiving £10m a year from renewable energy schemes in their area, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of…
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David Cameron makes shameless speech at climate conference
Reacting to David Cameron’s speech at the Paris climate summit Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “That husky must be turning in its grave. David…
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Paris climate talks: What’s at stake and what’s happening
Friends of the Earth Scotland today released a timetable of significant events over the next two weeks of negotiations and outlined the challenges ahead of the UN Climate Conference in…
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First UK Council pension fund commits to cut fossil fuel investments
Ahead of upcoming UN climate talks in Paris, South Yorkshire has become the first UK local authority pension fund to take firm action on the climate impact of its investments….
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