“It’s Scotland’s Energy” Briefing for Scottish Parliament debate
A Friends of the Earth Scotland briefing for debate on Thursday 28th May. Summary
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Research & Briefings
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Response to Scottish Government consultation on Draft Climate Change Plan
The Plan is lacking in both detail and policy and does not represent a robust route to meeting climate goals. The next Scottish Government must go further than the policies outlined in this CCP if it wishes to tackle the climate emergency in a just and equitable way.
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Objection to Peterhead gas project
There are major concerns over this project’s climate impact – both in Scotland and overseas.
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NGO objection to Peterhead gas planning application
Thirty NGOs have made a joint representation to the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit regarding the Peterhead Power Station Project. This objection highlights the project’s unacceptable climate impact – both…
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The real climate emissions of Peterhead carbon capture power station proposals
A briefing for MSPs about the real emissions of the proposed new gas-fired power plant at Peterhead.
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Request for a Scottish Government investigation into breaches of Ministerial Code
Letters to and from the First Minister about mishandling of the Peterhead gas expansion project
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Ministerial Code Breaches: supporting evidence
Evidence outlining the 28 breaches in relation to Minister’s behaviour around the Peterhead gas burning power station planning application.
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Open Letter to Scottish Government urging them to reject Peterhead power station plans
Dozens of groups warm about impact on climate and household bills of new fossil fuel commitments
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Stopping plans for a new gas burning power station at Peterhead – civil society briefing
A briefing for civil society organisations outlining the risks posed by new gas burning power station at Peterhead.
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