
Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues

‘Underwhelming’ Programme for Government – warm words won’t stop a warming planet
This is an underwhelming programme for more of the same when what is needed a radical change that can speed Scotland away from fossil fuels.

First Minister urged to put fossil fuel phase out at core of Programme for Government
There is no more time to waste with timid climate politics.

Campaigners call for Octopus Energy to stop funding polluting incinerator
Local residents and environmental campaigners have criticised Octopus Energy for funding a new incinerator being built in North Ayrshire in Scotland.

New law must be strengthened to reduce Scotland’s environmental impact
Campaigners say that the new circular economy bill, which has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament today (14 June), could significantly reduce Scotland’s global climate impact by changing the way we use materials, but must be strengthened to do so.
Annual Review 2022-2023

Scotland’s demand for transition materials linked to social and environmental harm
Unearthing Injustice: A global approach to transition materials

Scottish Government fails to deliver on key recommendations of incineration review
The failure of the Scottish Government to commit to the main recommendations of its own review is a missed opportunity to phase out existing incinerators and end the harmful practice of burning plastics.
