North-east oil workers are warming to Green way of thinking, says Patrick Harvie
The Greens are often cast by political rivals as being out of touch with voters in the region.
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Nuclear will ‘leave legacy of debt and radioactive waste’, says Slater
Nuclear power would “leave a legacy of debt and radioactive waste for generations to come”, the Scottish Greens have said.
Scottish Government downgrades estimate of European offshore energy share
Ministers now say Scotland has around 10% of European Union offshore energy potential, down from previous claims of 25%
Ex-Scottish and UK ministers sign ‘unprecedented’ political declaration backing oil and gas
An "unprecedented" declaration has been signed by five former UK and Scottish Government ministers urging support for the oil and gas industry.
The Aberdeen 58: It’s in their hands, no one else’s
I read with wry amusement that some 58 of Aberdeen’s great and good have written to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other political leaders asking for a “more reasoned debate” on the future of oil and gas.
Business leaders warn politicians over ‘hostile investment environment’ for oil and gas
Dozens of north-east business leaders have penned an open letter warning politicians against creating a “hostile investment environment” for the oil and gas sector.
Cambo: Patrick Harvie says only the ‘hard right’ now support new North Sea drilling
Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said only the “hard right” now support new oil and gas extraction in the North Sea.
Scottish Greens co-leader back-pedals after oil and gas gaffe
The co-leader of the Scottish Green party has been forced to backtrack after criticising a political opponent for meeting with Oil and Gas UK (OGUK).
BP role in Aberdeen hydrogen hub sparks political row between Greens and Tories
The Greens and Tories have clashed over plans for energy giant BP to work with Aberdeen council to develop a hydrogen hub in the city.
Scottish Government told to ‘get off the fence’ over Cambo oilfield
The Scottish Government has been urged to stop ‘sitting on the fence’ over the controversial Cambo oilfield near Shetland.
Nicola Sturgeon told ‘pick a side’ as Tories force vote on oil and gas
The SNP has been urged to back the Cambo oil field off Shetland, ahead of a vote brought forward by the Scottish Conservatives.
Industry body urges Holyrood to roll out planning system fit for net zero future
The Scottish Government has been urged to implement a planning system which is in step with its net zero ambitions.
Future North Sea oil investment risked by SNP-Green deal, warn industry figures
A power-sharing deal between the SNP and the Scottish Greens could thwart further investment in North Sea oil and gas, industry figures have warned.
Large firms and landowners must stop viewing forests ‘in purely monetary terms’
Large corporations and landowners must stop viewing Scotland’s forests “in purely monetary terms”, according to the co-convener of the Aberdeenshire Green Party.
Scottish Greens manifesto to address transitioning from oil and gas
The Scottish Greens will put climate change, free public transport and revamping region deals at the heart of their manifesto when it is launched on Monday.
Scottish Green’s campaign to focus on ‘climate emergency’
The Scottish Greens are to put the "climate emergency" at the centre of their General Election campaign.
‘Emergency response’ needed to address climate emergency, Harvie says
An "emergency response" is needed to address the global climate emergency, according to Patrick Harvie.
ExxonMobil to be investigated over flaring at Mossmorran plant
An oil and gas giant has cancelled a planned visit by an MSP to its Mossmorran site while an investigation takes place, the Scottish Greens have said.
MSP urges end to north-east energy sector ‘division’ as green deal passes
Scottish Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald urged the north-east's energy sector to stop "indulging in rhetorical attacks" and work in "partnership" as a proposed Green New Deal passed in parliament last night.
Scot Gov should undertake Hunterston decom impact assessment, Greens say
The Scottish Government should undertake an impact assessment before any decommissioning work is proposed at Hunterston, according to a Scottish Green MSP.
Dismay from local politicians over number of windfarm applications
Grampian and Highlands politicians have hit out at the Scottish Government after it was revealed more than half of the country's windfarm applications are on their patch.
EDF Energy ‘excluded’ from Hunterston B parliament briefing
EDF Energy has claimed that it was "excluded" from a Scottish Parliament meeting today on the future of its Hunterston nuclear power facility.
Scottish Government needs to ‘act now’ on energy transition, warns Green’s Harvie
The Scottish Government needs to "act now" on the energy transition if it wants to hit ambitious emissions reduction targets, according to the leader of the Scottish Greens.
Aberdeen Greens join battle against Glendye Windfarm plans
A local climate group is hoping to stop a north-east wind development in it tracks by backing a local campaign.
Scotland risks becoming climate ‘sham’ over oil, says Patrick Harvie
Scotland's reputation as a world leader on climate change is being put at risk by Government support for North Sea oil and gas discoveries, the Scottish Green leader has said.