Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
In this response we support proposals for a new direct, segregated cycle path from Roseburn to Leith due to its potential to encourage modal shift, cut climate emissions, and cut…
Annual review of our work from January to December 2015
At the end of 2015 the Scottish Government launched a review of planning. The scope of the review is very wide ranging and we have fed in to recommend that…
In advance of a debate brought forward by Labour about air pollution for 18th November, Friends of the Earth Scotland, Sustrans Scotland, British Heart Foundation Scotland and Transform Scotland briefed…
Air pollution is causing a public health crisis in Scotland. It is responsible for thousands of early deaths each year and reduces the quality of life for many more, especially…
Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomes the Making Things Last consultation from the Scottish Government, as well as the Government's effort to make Scotland a leading region in Europe in…
2015 is a crucial year in the fight against climate change. This December world leaders will meet at the UN climate change talks in Paris to conclude negotiations for a…
This report was published with UK partners as part of our campaign to encourage local government pension schemes to go fossil free. Local governments in the UK have pension funds…
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…