Communities “kept in the dark” over mining
New research talking to communities where mining companies have been exploring for transition minerals has found that companies are not engaging with residents as they should be.
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Press Releases
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Communities and transition mineral mining in Scotland
Communities in Scotland are being affected by exploration mining for transition minerals like nickel, copper and zinc.
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Scottish Government waste plans fall short
Scotland urgently needs to transform the way we consume and manage resources.
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Highland Council cancels new incinerator
Environmental campaigners have praised the decision of Highland Council to abandon its plans for a new incinerator to burn household waste.
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Global Plastics Treaty collapses
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Calls for action as Global Plastic Treaty negotiations get underway
Climate campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to do more to tackle plastic pollution as global negotiations on a new international agreement begin.
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Civil society calls for Scottish Government to “make good on its promise” on plastic
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Scottish Government has “lost control” on incineration
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Incineration boom must be stopped
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