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Friends of the Earth Scotland is an independent member of the Friends of the Earth International network. We undertake research, advocacy and campaigning activities throughout Scotland in pursuit of positive…
Friends of the Earth Scotland warmly welcomes the public consultation on the Scottish Climate Change Bill. However, we believe that if the bill is to deliver the best possible outcomes…
The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is undoubtedly the single most important policy instrument for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, if not the world. This briefing by…
The built environment accounts for around 47 percent of UK CO2 emissions. In order to reduce overall emissions in line with government policy, by 80 percent by 2050, both existing…
The UK government published their draft Climate Change Bill in March 2007. Three parliamentary committees took evidence on the draft Bill and have now published their reports. This briefing summarises…
A submission outlining the response from Friends of the Earth Scotland to Defra’s Carbon Emissions Reduction Target, including comments on investment allocation, transition from EEC2 to CERT, and Government commitment…
Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the debate on carbon offsetting ahead of the Scottish Green Party debate on Thursday 14 June. This briefing aims…
Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the debate on a ‘greener Scotland’ ahead of the Executive debate on Wednesday 13 June. We welcome many of…
Climate change is the single biggest environmental challenge we face. Whilst the changes and costs become ever clearer, we are only just starting to get to grips with what needs…