Reaction to Ineos’ fossil-fuelled announcement
Ineos’ announcement will prolong our dependence on fossil fuels and risks increasing plastic pollution levels.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Reaction: Programme for Government 2018
Mixed messages on climate action.
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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…
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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.
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