fbpx

Filter By

For press enquiries, contact:

Tel: 0131 243 2715
Email : media@foe.scot

Westminster oil and gas report utterly complacent

Commenting on today’s report on the future of the oil and gas industry from Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee today, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Director Dr Richard Dixon said: “This…

Read more

Just Transition central to successful response to climate change, say unions and environmentalists

Ahead of Parliament debate, groups call for a ‘just transition’ to support workers and communities.

Read more

BP Alligin oilfield approval is ‘reckless’ for climate

Campaigners have criticised the decision to extract more fossil fuels just two weeks after the IPCC’s warning.

Read more

BP North Sea Oil development ‘reckless’ for climate

Responding to the approval of the BP North Sea Vorlich development by the Oil and Gas Authority, Friends of the Earth Scotland Director Dr Richard Dixon commented, “This approval of…

Read more

Trade Unions and Environmentalists look forward to working with Just Transition Commission Chair

Welcome for Prof. Jim Skea who will lead the Commission’s work to move to low carbon economy.

Read more

Reaction: Programme for Government 2018

Mixed messages on climate action.

Read more

Scottish Government support for risky oil and gas subsea centre

The First Minister today announced that Scottish Enterprise will provide £4.9 million grant support towards a £31 million subsea oil and gas campus in Montrose. This centre will develop equipment…

Read more

New National Investment Bank must deliver for the Zero Carbon transition

The creation of a new publicly-owned Bank could be transformative in Scotland’s efforts to address climate change and inequality.

Read more

Budget 2017: FoE Scotland reaction

Reacting to the UK Government Budget’s announcements Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland Dr Richard Dixon said: “The UK Government’s budget continues to encourage people to drive, fly and…

Read more