Councils: Fuelling the Fire
This report shows that UK council pension funds invest over £16 billion in fossil fuel – the industry most responsible for climate change. Scottish councils were found to have £1.8…
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Parliamentary Briefing – Raising Scotland’s Climate Ambition (Oct 2017)
The statement on progress against our greenhouse gas targets, given by Scottish Government’s climate minister Roseanna Cunningham on 31 October 2017, is the Scottish Parliament’s last chance to discuss climate…
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Parliamentary Briefing: Banning Fracking in Scotland
Our briefing to MSPs ahead of the final Scottish Parliament debate and vote on the hard-won fracking ban.
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Events Volunteer Role Description
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Parliamentary Briefing: Air Pollution in Scotland (Sep 2017)
The Programme for Government announced on 5 September included some big victories for FoES’ campaign against the deadly and illegal levels of air pollution in Scotland, but there is a…
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How to Lobby Your MSPs
Meeting your Members of the Scottish Parliament face-to-face is one of the most powerful things you can do to achieve policies and laws that protect our future. It’s easy and probably…
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Parliamentary Briefing: Environmental Rights
Our briefing to MSPs ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on 19 September 2017 entitled Dignity, Equality and Human Rights for All. Scotland has just been found in breach of…
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Friends of the Earth Scotland Response to Proposed Restricted Roads (20mph Limit) (Scotland) Bill
Mark Ruskell MSP has proposed a Private Members Bill to change the default speed limit in built-up areas from 30 to 20mph. Currently, local authorities have to designate 20mph limits…
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How to write a Press Release
A brief guide on how to write a press release that will get you noticed.
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