Report from Just Transition conference
Read the report from our conference 'How to get a Just Transition to a Low Carbon Economy in Scotland' held in Glasgow in December 2016.
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Joint Statement on Just Transition
Read our Joint Statement calling for a Just Transition in Scotland with partners the Scottish Trade Union Congress, Communication Workers Union Scotland, Public and Commercial Services Union Scotland, Unite Scotland, Unison…
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An Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland? – A Discussion Paper
This paper from Scottish Environment LINK’s Legal Strategy Subgroup sets out the case for an Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland ahead of our seminar of the same name on 14…
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Scottish Environment LINK briefing: Economic impacts, seismic activity and decommissioning of onshore oil and gas
A briefing by Scottish Environment LINK on the economic impacts, seismic activity and decommissioning of fracking and unconventional fossil fuels.
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Delivering on the Promise of Decentralized, Community-Controlled Renewable Energy Access
Authors: Brandon Wu (ActionAid USA), Dr. Anne Schiffer (Friends of the Earth Scotland), Bridget Burns (Women's Environment & Development Organization) Published September, 2016 The world is in the grips…
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Call for an increase in spending on walking and cycling
In advance of the Spending Review, we have joined forces with thirteen other organisations and written to the Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, to urge the Scottish Government commit a minimum…
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Fossil fuel divestment for councillors
This briefing 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 manage pension funds…
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Fuelling the Fire: the chequered history of Underground Coal Gasification and Coal Chemicals around the world
Report setting out the serious dangers that Underground Coal Gasification and Coal Chemicals poses in terms of climate change, local environmental impacts, and public health. Friends of the Earth Scotland…
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The EU and the Environment – why you should vote to stay in
From stopping acid rain to banning toxic chemicals and cleaner beaches being part of the EU has made Scotland a better place. Only by working together across Europe can we…
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