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A dozen of the world’s leading climate scientists have published an open letter urging the Scottish Government to set a new target of net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest…
Fifty organisations, academics and individual farmers including the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland, Scottish Land and Estates, Scottish Crofting Federation and Friends of the Earth Scotland are calling on the…
Scottish Environment LINK has resigned from the Cleaner Air for Scotland’s Governance Group, citing their frustration and disappointment around delays in tackling air pollution, and poor input into Glasgow’s draft…
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…
Scotland’s councils continue to invest in the companies most responsible for climate change, holding a £1,683 million stake in fossil fuel companies through their pension funds. This report, co-sponsored by…
This paper from Scottish Environment LINK’s Legal Strategy Subgroup sets out the background, context and vision for our proposal for an Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland.
Our response to Edinburgh Labour’s Draft Manifesto, in which we: – highlight the need for a stronger commitment on a Low Emission Zone for the city – Congratulate the party’s…
This case study report showcasing 12 renewable energy partnerships between Scottish community energy groups and other entities.
It’s time for a Just Transition in Scotland, moving to a modern low-carbon economy in ways which protect workers’ livelihoods, create a new industrial base and deliver a fairer Scotland….