AI data centres could ‘torpedo’ climate goals
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Press Releases
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Data Centres could become Scotland’s biggest polluters, MSPs told
AI data centres could consume half of Scotland’s remaining carbon pollution budget by 2045.
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Public ownership demanded for buses, energy and housing retrofits
The research highlights successful local government ownership in key sectors which can support climate targets, greater wealth retention, and better services.
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Peterhead gas approval is ‘catastrophic failure’ to protect Scottish citizens
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Climate Communications Toolkit
Our new guide will help you communicate more effectively on climate, energy and transport
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Climate briefing for Scottish Parliament debate
The Scottish Government has so far failed to deliver on its commitments to cut climate pollution, so a more ambitious approach is urgently needed.
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Close import loophole to cut Scotland’s carbon footprint
Figures released by the Scottish Government this week (9 June) show that Scotland’s carbon footprint has increased 1.6% from 2021 to 2022.
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‘Meagre’ climate stats show lack of urgency from Ministers
The figures showed just 1.0% reduction in climate pollution, well below the previous legal targets to cut emissions.
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Young people to “grill” political hopefuls on climate crisis
The youth-led hustings in Edinburgh on Wed 22 April will be livestreamed nationwide with questions limited to people under 30 years old.
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