A report by Carbon Tracker found serious omissions and shortcomings in SSE and Equinor's Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed Peterhead gas power plant with carbon capture. The true climate pollution could be five times greater than disclosed, and could...
The Scottish Government is consulting on proposals to charge for single-use disposable beverage cups. Open until 14 November.
The Tree Council's Branching Out fund supports tree planting projects, including hedges and orchards with grants between £250 to £2,500. Deadline 1st December 2024.
by Anne MacLennan Politicians should be particularly interested in our views over the next few weeks. VoteClimate has analysed MPs’ parliamentary votes on climate-relevant issues since 2010, to inform UK voters. This helps in choosing candidates and parties who are...
by Anne MacLennan The IPCC warns that global emissions will have to reduce over 40% by 2030 (compared to 2019 levels) and at least 60% by 2035 for a good chance of keeping within the 1.5°C limit. But fossil fuel emissions hit a record high last year. In the UK, the...
The Scottish Government is consulting on a bill which will ultimately lead to new laws around the heating systems for homes and places of work, to help Scotland reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reach its legally binding climate targets and make our buildings warmer....
The Draft Scottish National Adaptation Plan (2024 – 2029) considers 'Actions today, for a climate resilient future'. The draft plan seeks the public’s views on how to protect and restore nature, improve green spaces and help prepare businesses for the risks and the...
The independent James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen says climate changes that were expected to be seen over the next three decades in Scotland are already happening. The changes could affect crop productivity, change ecosystem functions and undermine efforts to restore...
The Scottish Government has published its Good Food Nation Plan for consultation. The Plan sets out how Scottish Government will work with businesses and organisations to connect people to high quality, locally produced food. You can find online consultation...
It feels like one of the biggest questions of our time: what do we do about meat? Rather than choosing either extreme – business as usual, or ruling out meat altogether – some people suggest the best approach is one of ‘less and better meat’. But how much less is...