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Hamburg strike, ScotGov flights and why women can save world
Incorporating more women at senior levels is essential
Read MoreWatch Magid Magid hail Fridays for Future school strikers over ‘hope’
Former MEP and Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid has heaped praise on the Fridays for Future activists, praising school climate strikers for making a stand. Speaking at an event organised by Edinburgh Greens at the Out of the Blue Drill…
Read MoreClimate Tweets, end of humanity and is Cop 26 our last hope?
Climate headlines: Twitter bots, Cop 26 and death of humanity.
Read MoreScientists say uh-oh, wind farm jobs row and (climate) budget time
The oil and gas industry may be more polluting than we even knew
Read MoreWatch: Arbikie Nàdar team explain world’s first carbon neutral gin
“This project is an excellent example of what can be achieved with the right blend of academic expertise and industry know-how”.
Read MoreCould climate bankrupt a nation?, Sir Tom’s charity dinner, plus G&Ps
Today’s headlines. What harm are we doing to our children, is it the end of Australia as we know it, words of wisdom from environmental champions and all the food and drink you could wave a reusable glass at. …
Read MoreTo climate strikers .. with love: In tribute to Valentine’s Day protestors
They are the heartbeat of the movement
Read MorePROFILE: Can Alok Sharma president of COP26 win over doubters?
“This is not commitment. Our climate, and the UK’s reputation, cannot afford someone who is so lukewarm on biggest challenge we face.”
Read MoreAlok Sharma named New Cop26 Minister
Mr Sharma said he was “delighted” at the role and was looking forward to an “exciting year ahead”.
Read MoreGreenpeace protest shuts BP’s HQ on CEO’s Bernard Looney’s first day
“He shares their deep concern about climate change and will set out his low carbon ambition for the company.”
Read MoreIN FULL: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s letter over COP26
“COP26 in Glasgow has the potential to be a significant moment in our global efforts to tackle the climate crisis”
Read MoreCarlsberg: recharges the parts other beers can’t reach
“It is the first order of this scale in Europe.”
Read MoreOPINION: Clothing industry needs ‘moon shot’ to end fast fashion
The queen of fashion herself, Anna Wintour, has made her views known about fashion and sustainability. It’s a welcome influential voice in a sector that is using up global raw materials at an alarming rate. According to a new report…
Read MoreAs Scotland stalls Sweden orders hundreds of EV buses from Volvo
Electric buses are already a viable solution for cities that want public transport with long-term sustainability
Read MoreWATCH: UK’s former Chief Scientific Advisor Dave King says ‘I’m afraid’
“I’m afraid because we haven’t taken the actions that the science has been telling us to take for a very long time.”
Read MoreWATCH: ‘The Nairn Climate Strikers’ documentary by Rowen Henderson
“We will have to face climate breakdown during our life-times.”
Read MoreEVENT: Protect the Oceans – Photo Exhibition in the Highlands
Greenpeace Inverness are hosting Protect the Oceans photo exhibition and event this Saturday. Read on to find out more: What is happening? Do you think protecting the oceans is important? Do you want to do something to help? Well you…
Read MoreOPINION: What role has Shell played in moving to a lower-carbon future?
The CEO of Shell is paid 143 times what Shell’s average worker receives. Industry workers are not the problem here.
Read MoreCOP26 will change the world – it has to
Scotland won’t just be the host nation, we will be the nation that shows the world how it can be done.
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OPINION: World is burning and we’re part of the problem
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“We need to switch to a circular economy which places value on the wellbeing of people and planet alike.”
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