‘Rotten foundations’ undermine Climate Plan
Despite the warnings, advice and numerous examples of its failure, Scottish Ministers built their entire Climate Plan on the rotten foundations of dodgy carbon capture.
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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
Response to Scottish Government consultation on Draft Climate Change Plan
The Plan is lacking in both detail and policy and does not represent a robust route to meeting climate goals. The next Scottish Government must go further than the policies outlined in this CCP if it wishes to tackle the climate emergency in a just and equitable way.
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2025: Third warmest year on record
Global temperatures from the past three years had all breached agreed warming levels of 1.5C.
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“Cowardly” decision to drop warm homes plan by Scottish Government
This decision by the Scottish Government condemns people to cold homes, high bills and ill health for even longer.
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“Biggest climate march since COP26” as Glasgow demands a better world
People are coming out to show that a better world is possible and that there is the energy and enthusiasm to make that happen.
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‘Dreadful’ climate plan does nothing for households, workers and communities
The plan will barely scratch the surface on climate emissions in the coming years.
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Glasgow to march as part of global day of climate action
Climate justice, migrant rights and Palestine solidarity groups announce major climate march in Glasgow on Saturday 15th November.
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‘Desperate’ Tories mimic Trump pretending climate change isnt real
The public are rightly concerned about climate breakdown and want political leaders who can deliver action in a way that fights inequality and creates good green jobs
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Biggest ever climate lobby sees public grill First Minister on plans
Hundreds of people gathered near the Scottish Parliament to talk face to face with their politicians
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