Climate Factsheets: Equity and INDCs
Climate change is a complex topic. Terms such as 'equity', 'historical responsibility', 'INDCs' and 'fair shares' are used during climate negotiations and in the media coverage around them. Friends of…
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Community Power Parliamentary briefing
Scottish Parliament briefing ahead of Community Energy Fortnight debate on 15th September. “Community Power – Building on Success”
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Objection to large supermarket proposal on Edinburgh’s most polluted road
Read our full objection to Realis' proposal for a supermarket proposal with a huge car park on Edinburgh's most polluted stretch of road. You can object online until close of…
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Unconventional Gas Free Zone Pack
A pack to help your area declare itself an 'Unconventional Gas Free Zone'. The pack includes a guide, template letters to your MSPs and Councillors, a poster and a sign…
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Air Pollution Briefing
Air pollution in many parts of Scotland is breaking legal limits and putting public health at risk. Download our briefing to find out more about the problem, what the solutions…
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Submission on deposit and return schemes for Scotland
Friends of the Earth Scotland fully supports the introduction of a deposit and return system for packaging in Scotland. Such a scheme would be popular with shoppers, benefit retailers, create…
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Consultation Response: Good Practice Principles for Shared Ownership of Onshore Renewable Energy Developments
Our response to the Scottish Government consultation on shared ownership of onshore renewable energy.
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Emissions Reductions Reporting by Scottish Local Authorities
This study examines reporting of greenhouse gas emissions by Scottish local authorities. It shows that their reporting on emissions reductions under the public bodies duty in the Climate Change Act…
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Climate Activism Calendar
In a big year for campaigning on climate change we have plenty of stuff in store. This is a current list of actions and events planned for 2015. Get in…
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