Communities and transition mineral mining in Scotland
Communities in Scotland are being affected by exploration mining for transition minerals like nickel, copper and zinc.
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Funding a Just Transition – Proposals for the Scottish Government’s 2025-26 Budget
What is needed is a properly funded transition, led by government and in the public interest, that sees tangible benefits for workers and communities in Scotland.
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Global plastics treaty
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Climate Bill Briefing
A briefing drafted by Friends of the Earth Scotland and sent to MSPs ahead of Stage 1 of the Climate Change (Emissions Reductions) BIll.
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The real climate emissions of Peterhead carbon capture power station proposals
A briefing for MSPs about the real emissions of the proposed new gas-fired power plant at Peterhead.
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The Real Climate Pollution of Peterhead Power Station – Report & briefing
The true climate pollution could be five times greater than disclosed by the developers.
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Request for a Scottish Government investigation into breaches of Ministerial Code
Letters to and from the First Minister about mishandling of the Peterhead gas expansion project
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FOI – waste management
A FOI response from the Scottish Government for a request on 5 June to share a report on waste management infrastructure capacity. The report was not shared because it was ‘incomplete…
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Carbon Capture Factsheet: The True Cost of Funding Failure
CCS projects have cost the public £500million – with another £25billion in subsidy promised
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