What do Donald Trump’s policies mean for climate change?
The election of Donald Trump is a frightening lurch towards intolerance. Friends of the Earth stand in solidarity with people who woke up on November 9th feeling fearful for their…
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Briefing on the role of Scotland in delivering the Paris Agreement
Making Progress on the Paris Climate Agreement – a Parliamentary Briefing in advance of the Ministerial Statement on Scotland’s Contribution to International Action on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement,…
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Evidence on climate targets for ECCLR Committee
Evidence on the need for toughter climate targets to the ECCLR Committee of the Scottish Parliament for their session on 20th Sept 2016
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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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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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Scottish Planning Review – our response to a Call for Evidence
At the end of 2015 the Scottish Government launched a review of planning. The scope of the review is very wide ranging and we have fed in to recommend that…
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Response to Consultation on Air Quality Plans to Meet EU Limit Values for Nitrogen Dioxide (No2) in Scotland
Air pollution is causing a public health crisis in Scotland. It is responsible for thousands of early deaths each year and reduces the quality of life for many more, especially…
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Demand Climate Justice! The Road to Paris and Beyond
2015 is a crucial year in the fight against climate change. This December world leaders will meet at the UN climate change talks in Paris to conclude negotiations for a…
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Local government pensions, fossil fuels and the transition to a new economy
This report 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 have pension funds…
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