Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Friends of the Earth Scotland’s response to the Grangemouth Inquiry
There is an urgent need for both regional and sectoral just transition planning to ensure the workforce and community are supported through the changes which must come to meet our climate objectives.
Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan briefings
Nuclear Power is not the answer
Rosebank MSP Briefing
Rising Energy Prices and the Cost of Living Crisis
There is an urgent need for intervention to provide immediate support to people hit by the
cost of living rises as well as to drive a rapid overhaul of our energy system away from fossil fuels towards publicly-owned, affordable renewable energy to prevent both social and climate crises in the future.
FoES response to Scottish Government coal consultation
New fossil gas power station at Peterhead must be rejected on climate grounds, say campaigners
The plan flies in the face of the clear and pressing need to cut the use of fossil fuels, as recommended by climate scientists and energy experts.
FoES objection to new gas-fired Peterhead power station
Submission to Scottish Government urging them to reject application for a new gas-fired power station.