The Incineration Campaign Guide
Friends of the Earth believes that communities and individuals should be involved in the debate about waste prevention, waste disposal and particular proposals for incinerators. This guide should enable you…
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Trading for Growth: The role of EU ETS in cutting emissions and stimulating wealth creation
The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is undoubtedly the single most important policy instrument for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, if not the world. This briefing by…
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Carbon Emissions from Buildings policy briefing
The built environment accounts for around 47 percent of UK CO2 emissions. In order to reduce overall emissions in line with government policy, by 80 percent by 2050, both existing…
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Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route policy briefing
Friends of the Earth Scotland welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the member’s debate on the highly controversial Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. We have significant concerns about the social and…
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Submission to Consultation on the Household Energy Supplier Obligation from 2011
The submission from Friends of the Earth Scotland to the call for evidence for the Consultation outlining the underestimated impact of cap and trade schemes (including personal carbon allowances), fuel…
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UK Climate Change Bill: committee reports briefing
The UK government published their draft Climate Change Bill in March 2007. Three parliamentary committees took evidence on the draft Bill and have now published their reports. This briefing summarises…
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Submission to Consultation on “Energy Efficiency and Microgeneration: Achieving a low carbon future – A strategy for Scotland”
A joint submission from Friends of the Earth Scotland and the Association for the Conservation of Energy outlining ambitions for higher and more stringent targets, as well as increasing and…
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Submission to Consultation on the proposed alteration to the Lothian and Borders Area Waste Plan
A response from Friends of the Earth Scotland to the Proposed Alteration (Section 3 of the Lothian and Borders Area Waste Plan), expressing concern that the report is too technical…
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Submission to Defra consultation on the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target 2008-11 (CERT)
A submission outlining the response from Friends of the Earth Scotland to Defra’s Carbon Emissions Reduction Target, including comments on investment allocation, transition from EEC2 to CERT, and Government commitment…
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