Briefing for Banking Debate
A briefing for MSPs ahead of the Economy Committee’s debate on the way forward for Scotland’s Banking sector. Download the briefing
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Tar Sands: Fuelling the climate crisis, undermining EU energy security and damaging development objectives
Pressure is on high-level representatives from the EU and Canada to discuss the issue of tar sands and Europe’s aim to limit greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels through its…
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The Story of Carbon Trading
The Story of Cap & Trade is a fast-paced, fact-filled look at carbon trading, by the people who made The Story of Stuff.
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It’s a nice day for a green wedding
Everyone loves a wedding and your own can be the best day of your life. But not everyone stops to think of the impact that their perfect day can have…
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Response to Scotland’s Higher Activity Radioactive Waste Policy Consultation
A response to Scotland’s Higher Activity Radioactive Waste Policy Consultation regarding the appropriate storage of radioactive waste. Download the report
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SCCS briefing on secondary legislation in Climate Act
A Stop Climate Chaos Scotland briefing in relation to the statutory instruments the Scottish Government has to bring forward within the Climate Change (Scotland) Act. Download the briefing
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Briefing for Labour Party Debate on Climate Change
A briefing for MSPs ahead of the Labour party debate on climate change. Download the briefing
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EU must up its climate targets
The Scottish Parliament has committed itself to world-leading climate change legislation with emissions reduction targets of 42% by 2020. We need the EU to step up its efforts.
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Cashing in on Tar Sands: RBS, UK banks and Canada’s “blood oil”
The recent rise in oil prices has increased the popularity of bitumen as a fuel source. Tar sands extraction in Canada is devastating Indigenous communities, wildlife and vast areas of…
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