Across Scotland there are over 20 proposals for AI data centres without proper consideration of social and environmental impacts. On 16 September, MSPs voted in support of a motion saying that until national guidance is published, no decisions on data centre...
by Anne MacLennan Summer 2026 broke more records in the UK. It was hot and dry down south, even if rather cooler and wetter on Skye (see map). About 550 people in England and Wales died due to heat-related causes during the May heatwave and a further 2,200 during the...
The Scottish Government recently released its Programme for Government outlining what ministers want to achieve before the next Scottish Parliament election in 2031, including climate action as a national priority. For SCCAN climate policy must go beyond...
by Anne MacLennan Data Centres are necessary for current and planned future lifestyles. They enable cloud storage, internet searches, video screening, social media, artificial intelligence training and activity, and so much more. But when is enough enough,...
Highland Council is seeking your ideas about places and policies to help to inform local policies, development requirements and placemaking priorities in the new Highland Local Development Plan. Examples of possible place ideas: Sites which support climate change...
by Anne MacLennan Chris Packham’s petition calls for a live televised debate, introduced by the Prime Minister and led by independent experts, to brief the public clearly and honestly on the climate and nature crisis, and on what an effective national...
Prime Minister Andy Burnham could be about to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw fossil fuel fields, despite Labour’s promise to end new oil and gas licences. The argument that approving Rosebank and Jackdaw would reduce UK bills and improve energy security...
Two petitions calling for a moratorium until the full impacts on our climate, energy supply, water resources and communities are properly understood Action to Protect Rural Scotland: Stop the hyperscale AI data centres Scottish Greens: Stop hyperscale data centres in...
by Anne MacLennan On 10th July over 50 people gathered at An Crùbh to watch The People's Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis, hosted by ReRoot. The film has now been shown in over 2,000 community settings around the UK to raise awareness of the...
ALIenergy provides support and energy advice to people who live in the Highlands from all tenures who are experiencing fuel poverty. Advice on energy bills: how you pay for your energy, how much you pay and how often Advice on changes to the way you deal...