Read the latest thinking and news from the Friends of the Earth Scotland team.
Campaign stories: looking back at Glasgow University’s fossil free first
11th December 2019, by Ric Lander
Ric Lander speaks to Živilė Mantrimaitė and Miriam Wilson about their role in the seminal campaign to divest Glasgow University from fossil fuels.
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Fossil of the Day
10th December 2019, by Richard Dixon
The awards are given to countries or groups of countries which have been particularly obstructive or disingenuous in the climate negotiations.
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15th November 2019, by Fergus Boden
Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomes the principle of a Scottish National Investment Bank, but have repeatedly encouraged MSPs to strengthen the Bill at stage two to enable the bank to reach its full potential. With the correct amendments, the SNIB can play a key role in financing a just transition to a zero-carbon economy,...
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The science is clear: the next decade is crucial if we are going to meet our commitments to the address climate change, set out in the Paris Agreement. The next UK Government will therefore need to start taking action which sharply reduces emissions across the UK. In this document, Friends of the Earth Scotland sets...
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Measures in the Transport Bill on buses, parking and Low Emission Zones could cut climate emissions and toxic air pollution.
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SCCS briefing for MSPs ahead of the final debate of the Climate Change Bill - urging them to increase commitments.
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Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoES) welcomes the Scottish National Investment Bank Bill, and encourages MSPs to support the Bill – on the condition of changes being made to ensure the mission of responding to the climate emergency is enshrined in the Bank’s founding legislation. We believe the SNIB has the potential to significantly contribute...
More On This17th June 2019, by Fergus Boden
This briefing sets out why Friends of the Earth Scotland supports the workplace parking levy, ahead of the stage two proceedings of the Transport (Scotland) Bill – which has potential to introduce the WPL. The briefing also addresses some of the amendments which have been brought forward, which risk weakening the implementation of the WPL....
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Parliamentary briefing supporting 20mph speed limits Bill. The Bill would mean safer streets, increased walking and cycling and help tackle air pollution.
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Briefing for MSPs on the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee ahead of Stage 2 of the Transport Bill.
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Evidence for the Scottish Parliament Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee on the Scottish National Investment Bank.
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