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The proposals for a mandatory energy performance commitment scheme set out in the consultation document are welcome, though the carbon reduction targets are insufficiently ambitious given the magnitude of the…
General observations on the Scottish Executive Consultation, outlining concerns arising from the received document – including the impact of climate change on health, haziness of definition and difficulties in assessment…
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…