
Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Irvine incinerator – letter to the Scottish Government
Friends of the Earth Scotland and local groups wrote to the Scottish Government urging it to use its powers under the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations to direct the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to refuse permits for new incineration plants in Scotland.
Carbon capture job claims at the Peterhead power station – MSP briefing
The more time and resources that go into a new fossil fuel plant, means that less is spent planning and investing in a just transition for existing workers and the community of Peterhead.
Annual Review 2024-2025
This annual report takes a look at some key updates across our campaigns over the past year.
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.
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…
Objection to Peterhead gas project
There are major concerns over this project’s climate impact – both in Scotland and overseas.
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…
Successful consultation with the global south
Paper on how to consult with the global south effectively, produced in collaboration with SCIAF and Common Weal.