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Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases


‘Sickening’ BP profits show need to phase out fossil fuels
Climate campaigners have slammed the oil giant as they announce £23billion in annual profits, as well as slowing of transition plans.

‘Obscene’ Shell profit shows urgent need to get off fossil fuels
Oil company bosses and shareholders get even richer, while millions face enormous energy bills and climate breakdown

Cambo oil field: SNP leadership needs to ‘get clear’ on oil & gas
Criticism after SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn comments that the controversial Cambo oil field should get the green light.

Energy Strategy ‘shies away from the big decisions’

Energy Strategy must set end date for fossil fuels
The Energy Strategy must chart a just and clear path away from our broken fossil fuel energy system that is hurting people and the planet.

UK Government ‘has all the evidence it needs’ to reject Rosebank oil plans, say campaigners
The Role of the Scottish Government in the Phase Out of Oil & Gas
A fair and fast transition away from fossil fuels to clean, affordable, renewable energy is an urgent necessity.

Scottish Government oppose issuing new oil and gas licences
We welcome the statement that the Scottish Government “does not agree with the UK Government issuing new oil and gas licences”.