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This paper assesses the recommendations by Committee on Radioactive Waste Management and proposes a stronger approach. Response to CoRWM draft recommendations on the long-term management of the UK’s radioactive waste.
A recent calculation of Scotland’s ‘ecological footprint’ showed that if the rest of the world were to consume resources at the same rate as we do then we would need…
Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Consultation on an Environmental Levy Bill. The response below details our support for this proposal which we believe…
This paper outlines the reasons for Friends of the Earth Scotland’s opposition to the SITA incinerator in Aberdeen, including flaws in the planning process, proximity principle, SITA’s track record, and…
This briefing has been prepared as a summary prior to provision of oral evidence to the Committee on Wednesday 17th September. More detailed written evidence will be submitted to the…
The UK Government and local authorities are currently looking at burning more waste from households, shops and offices in incinerators. Superficially, the idea of burning waste to generate useful energy…