COP26 offers chance to ‘reset the benchmark’
The long-awaited United Nations Climate Change Conference will be a chance to “reset the benchmark” ahead of the worldwide push for net zero, according to one of the leading figures behind the event.
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Pandemic recovery can ‘catapult’ Scotland towards net zero, climate group urges
Policies to reduce carbon emissions have been proposed as Scotland's economy moves out of lockdown.
12-point plan to tackle climate emergency unveiled
Business leaders and environmentalists have created a 12 point plan of steps it says the Scottish Government should take to tackle climate change.
Smaller Scottish companies feel less prepared for climate change
Smaller Scottish companies feel less prepared to cope with the impact of climate change compared to larger firms, according to a new poll.
Scotland forecast to have lowest grid intensity in UK today
A new National Grid energy forecasting tool has predicted that Scotland will have the lowest grid intensity in the UK today.
Scotland’s ‘world-leader’ status in renewables must be maintained, say campaigners
Scotland must continue to build on the success of its renewable energy industry in the new year, campaigners and industry groups have said.
Onshore wind provides 77% of Scotland’s electricity needs in November
Scotland’s onshore wind turbines provided over three quarters of the electricity need required to power the whole country over the month of November.
Number of households in fuel poverty down by 100,000
The number of households in fuel poverty fell by almost 100,000 last year.
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.
Scotland falls short of its Renewable Heat Target
A new report published today shows that Scotland has missed its proposed target in terms of the amount of heat created from renewable sources.
WWF double down on First Minister’s ‘moral imperative’ statement on climate action
Sarah Beattie-Smith reacts to Nicola Sturgeon’s comments in Reykjavik concerning climate change, saying the First Minister was ‘absolutely right’ to claim Scotland has a moral duty to act on climate change.
Scottish gale forces once again delivered the country’s full electricity requirement
Data shows that strong winds on Monday generated enough energy to power Scotland’s entire power needs.
Wind power ‘may just save the planet’, says Doctor Who
Actor Peter Capaldi has helped to launch a new campaign backing offshore wind as the future of UK energy, in the wake of tumbling prices for the technology.
VIDEO: Aberdeenshire couple complete Mongol Rally in electric car
Adventurer Chris Ramsey and his wife Julie completed a world first by competing against hundreds of other petrol or diesel powered vehicles.
Labour calls for SNP to get tough on rented housing energy targets
Scottish Labour Party holds SNP Government’s feet to the fire over the need to make private rented accommodation more energy efficient.
Oil and gas production rises while renewables grows
Oil and gas production in the UK rose while the proportion of electricity produced by renewables in Scotland have hit an all time high, new figures show.
Unions, campaigners seek greater nationalisation of green energy schemes
Trade unions and environmental campaigners have joined forces to call for increased nationalisation of climate change and green energy projects.
ReNew News: Calls to increase Scottish renewable energy targets
Scotland's renewable energy industry displaced the production of 13 million tonnes of CO2 last year, a rise of 10% new figures show.
Fracking ban calls issued as Keith Brown takes on Scottish energy portfolio
Fracking opponents have welcomed Fergus Ewing’s removal from the Scotland Government’s energy brief and called on his successor Keith Brown to ban the divisive gas extraction technology.
Low carbon economy sustains 238,500 jobs across UK
The low carbon economy is worth £46.2 billion and sustains 238,500 jobs, official figures show.
Green campaigner backs Atlantis tidal funding deal
Green campaigners have welcomed plans for a £500 million boost to Scotland’s tidal power industry.
Environmentalist says £22,500 Shell oil spill fine “paltry”
The director of WWF Scotland has described the £22,500 handed to Shell following the Gannet oil spill as "paltry" and disappointing.
Renewables saved one million tonnes of CO2 per month in 2014
Output from the renewable energy sector saved about one million tonnes of carbon emissions each month last year, figures show.
Scottish cross-party pledge of energy efficiency
An environmental group has brokered a cross-party deal to make Scotland’s buildings more energy efficient and cut emissions from electrical generators, food producers and vehicles.
Environmentalists seek solar panels planning rules change
The planning rules on the installation of some renewable technology should be changed to make it easier for households and businesses to reduce their carbon emissions, environmental groups have said.