Campaigners call for fracking ban on eve of Scottish Government statement
Friends of the Earth Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to "legally ban fracking" in a statement due to be made on Thursday.
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VAT increase on solar panels ‘could harm net zero push’, supplier claims
One of the UK's largest renewable energy suppliers has written to the Chancellor to warn that plans to change VAT from 5% to 20% for families buying solar panels and renewable technology could harm the country's push for a net zero carbon economy by 2050.
Climate group tells Scot Gov to ‘enact a full legal ban’ on fracking
A UK climate group has called on the Scottish Government to "enact a full legal ban" on fracking as part of a raft of recommendations designed to reduce carbon emissions.
Scottish Tories propose plastic recycling plant
The Scottish Conservative Party has announced a proposal for a new plastic recycling and waste plant.
Lack of public say on fracking ‘Orwellian move’, says climate chief
The Scottish boss of a prominent climate group has called the lack of public opinion taking and consultation on fracking an "Orwellian move" by the UK Government.
Royal Society of GPs divest from oil and gas
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has announced that it will cease any future investment in the oil and gas sector.
Ineos get day in court over fracking challenge
A legal challenge to the Scottish Government’s ban on fracking is to get under way.
Anti-fracking group takes legal fight to Ineos
An environmental charity has intervened in the legal challenge to the Scottish Government's fracking ban.
Shell facing legal action over claims that it’s ‘destroying’ climate
Friends of the Earth Netherlands has announced today that it intends to take on global oil giant Shell over claims it is ‘destroying’ the climate.
Scottish Investment Bank offers opportunity for low carbon energy, say groups
Scottish Renewables and Friends of the Earth Scotland claim that today's announcement of a new publicly-owned investment bank opens the door for effective investment in low carbon energy solutions.
Edinburgh University to divest from fossil fuel interests
Bowing to student, staff and alumni pressure, the University of Edinburgh has announced that it will ‘transition out’ of fossil fuel investments within three years.
Climate groups frustrated that there is ‘little green’ about Budget
WWF Scotland and Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoES) have hit out at the lack of provision within today’s Budget for green investment or climate concerns.