Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
No UK Government style climate slowdown from SNP/Greens, warn campaigners
This is a moment of climate truth to see if the Scottish Government is truly committed to taking the action needed this decade.
‘Chickens have come home to roost’ on Scottish Government climate failures
Ministers have failed to stand up to oil lobbyists and those who would delay climate progress.
World breaches 1.5°C temperature limit for first time
Politicians’ unwillingness to choose the safety of people over the profits of fossil fuel companies has brought us beyond this critical temperature milestone.
Climate Justice in Palestine is a Human Right
Polluted politics: Fossil fuel lobbyists met MSPs almost 800 times
The revelations come as concern grows about the corrupting influence of oil companies on Scotland’s efforts to tackle climate breakdown.
Study exposes ‘gaping chasm’ in Scottish climate plans due to carbon capture over-reliance
Reality must finally be dawning on Ministers after new research downgraded the estimation of how much carbon could be captured by these controversial technologies
Our Letter to the First Minister about COP28 & Peterhead Power Station
‘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.