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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
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Scottish Government warned Peterhead fossil gas plans are ‘climate disaster’ on eve of COP28
The Scottish Government must not undermine the transition to renewables and allow the building of new fossil fuel infrastructure.
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Grangemouth closure fears show need for a just transition plan
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SSE: Scotland’s biggest polluter rakes in obscene profits
Energy giant announces £565million in profits in just 6 months.
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‘Despicable decision’ to hand out new oil licences by UK Government
The UK Government is acting in service of a fossil fuel industry that has been raking in billions in profits whilst households across the country have been forced into fuel poverty.
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Fossil fuel giant Equinor profits ‘add insult to injury’ amidst extreme weather chaos
Campaigners are highlighting the link between the companies continuing to push for fossil fuel extraction and the storms and floods made worse by climate breakdown.
Rosebank oil field – post-approval briefing
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Rosebank approval shows ‘climate denial’ from UK Government
The approval comes despite the mounting climate crisis and scientists’ repeated warnings that the use of fossil fuels must be significantly reduced this decade.
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Edinburgh march calls for fast and fair transition away from fossil fuels
Climate campaigners march through Edinburgh to demand the UK and Scottish Governments develop a plan for a fair and fast transition away from fossil fuels.