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Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoES) and the Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE) welcome proposed improvements in energy standards in the Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2006. However, we…
Public involvement in land use planning and the ability influence the nature of developments are critical to developing a sustainable and inclusive society. For this reason Friends of the Earth…
This response paper registers Friends of the Earth’s strongest objection to the proposals being made by the Department of Trade and Industry on the policy framework for new nuclear build…
While welcoming the recent publication of the Scottish Executive’s Climate Change Programme, we do not accept that the Executive’s practice in transport and climate change is either responsible or serious….
This paper outlines Friends of the Earth Scotland’s response to the Scottish Executive’s consultation on planning for development of the renewable energy sector, including comments on environmental protection and microrenewables….
It is well established that car ownership and use is significantly higher amongst higher income groups, so the effect of this transfer is likely to be socially regressive. The cost…
Experience from Ireland suggests that bags will be re-used more often; fewer surplus bags will be acquired or more durable alternatives designed for long-term reuse will be adopted. The benefits…
Existing levels of road traffic are a major problem for the environment, for public health, and for the economy. Traffic levels also have a major damaging impact on the global…
A joint response from Friends of the Earth Scotland and Transform Scotland to the Tolled Bridges review expressing support for bridge tolls – and objection to their removal, including potential…