Reaction to UK Committee on Climate Change coronavirus recovery advice
Any recovery plan must drive radical transformation that rebuilds society and economy to tackle climate breakdown and inequalities.
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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
National Planning Framework Call for Ideas Response
Response to the National Planning Framework 4 – why it must help tackle the climate emergency, cut air pollution and create a circular economy
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Oil & gas industry support must deliver just transition away from fossil fuels
Oil and Gas industry is failing to deliver for people and planet – any government support must deliver a Just Transition away from fossil fuels.
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UN Glasgow climate summit delayed until 2021
Given the worldwide health dangers of coronavirus, it is understandable that the UN climate negotiations in Glasgow have been delayed.
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Coronavirus delay to Scottish Government Climate Change Plan ‘understandable’
Coronavirus shows how important it is that climate action tackles existing inequalities and protects the most vulnerable
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Scottish Budget announcement a strong step towards changing transport
Deal secures free bus travel for young people and extra funding for walking & cycling.
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Transport statistics show political capitulation to cars
Official figures show Scotland going the wrong direction on climate emissions from transport.
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Scottish Budget: Timid tinkering fails to deliver a Climate Emergency response
The Scottish Government’s climate emergency budget fails to deliver the action needed to bring down emissions, say environmental campaigners.
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‘Reckless’ road spending plans must be redirected in climate emergency
The Scottish Budget should stop spending billions on new roads, re-directing money to public transport, walking and cycling.
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