Amazonian leaders call on Scottish Parliament to end illegal logging links with wind farm
Scotland’s renewable plans should not threaten indigenous communities
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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
Hundreds of crisp packet stars delivered to MSPs to demand action on recycling
An Edinburgh resident delivered hundreds of handmade stars crafted from empty crisp packets to the Scottish Parliament yesterday to demand more action on recycling.
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Scotland must act now on plastic pollution
This briefing paper by Friends of the Earth Scotland explains why it is important to tackle plastic pollution and what must be done in Scotland.
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Position paper on steel
This paper sets out why Scotland needs a steel strategy, and the key components which must be included in it to create a fair and sustainable future for Scotland.
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Biggest rise in Scotland’s carbon footprint in 20 years
New figures released by the Scottish Government show that Scotland’s carbon footprint has jumped 15% in a single year, from 2020 to 2021.
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Incineration costs skyrocket for Scottish councils
The cost of incinerating waste is rising by over £1 million per year for each council.
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Briefing on rising costs of incineration
The cost of incinerating waste is rising for Scottish councils. By 2028, it will cost each council over £1 million more per year, on average, although there will be a lot of variation between councils.
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Circular Economy Act – briefing
In June 2024, the Circular Economy Act was passed, with the aim of creating a circular economy in Scotland through new powers. The first step will be to consult on a circular economy strategy and targets.
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Rethinking our resources: The shared but differentiated roles of global south and global north governments in implementing resource justice
Transition minerals are the materials we need to move away from fossil fuels. They are a vital part of the energy transition but the way they are being extracted is harmful to people and worsening climate breakdown. If we don’t rethink the way we use these resources, we risk replacing one destructive energy system with another.
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