Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
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…
Paper on how to consult with the global south effectively, produced in collaboration with SCIAF and Common Weal.
No New Gas Burning at Peterhead – MSP briefing
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.
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.
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…
The cost of incinerating waste is rising for Scottish councils. By 2028, it will cost each council over £1 million more per year, on average, although there will be a lot of variation between councils.
In June 2024, the Circular Economy Act was passed, with the aim of creating a circular economy in Scotland through new powers. The first step will be to consult on a circular economy strategy and targets.
Transition minerals are the materials we need to move away from fossil fuels. They are a vital part of the energy transition but the way they are being extracted is harmful to people and worsening climate breakdown. If we don’t rethink the way we use these resources, we risk replacing one destructive energy system with another.