Letter to the First Minister on the Global Plastics Treaty
18 groups outline the damage created by plastic, and call for the Scottish Government to act now to prevent further harm.
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Aberdeenshire Council response to Peterhead planning application
Letter from Aberdeenshire Council to the Energy Consents Unit regarding the new Environmental Impact Assessment for the Peterhead gas burning power station. Despite concerns about climate impacts, Aberdeenshire officials declined…
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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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Successful consultation with the global south
Paper on how to consult with the global south effectively, produced in collaboration with SCIAF and Common Weal.
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No New Gas Burning at Peterhead – MSP briefing
No New Gas Burning at Peterhead – MSP briefing
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Scotland must act now on plastic pollution
This briefing paper by Friends of the Earth Scotland explains why it is important to tackle plastic pollution and what must be done in Scotland.
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Position paper on steel
This paper sets out why Scotland needs a steel strategy, and the key components which must be included in it to create a fair and sustainable future for Scotland.
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Jobs for oil & gas workers – joint briefing for UK spending review
Ahead of the UK Government Spending Review, we are calling for the Treasury to commit to an emergency funding package for North Sea oil and gas workers. This funding package…
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