Scots bring Climate Justice Peace message to Paris
Scottish activists joined thousands of people across streets of Paris to spell out a message of Climate Justice Peace as the UN climate summit inched towards a conclusion. The UN…
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Fossil Free Scotland Campaign launched
Today in Paris Friends of the Earth Scotland launched their biggest ever campaign. The Fossil Free Scotland campaign aims to end the use of fossil fuels in Scotland within a…
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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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