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Claim that climate change is caused by natural cycles not human activity is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim that current warming is the result of natural cycles not greenhouse gas emissions.
Abrdn’s shares in polluters caused millions of tonnes of climate emissions
Abrdn’s investments in 20 firms indirectly caused nearly five million tonnes of climate pollution in 2022, surpassing Grangemouth's annual emissions.
Alarm at Shetland spaceport climate pollution
Plans to launch rockets into space from Shetland are facing allegations they could increase climate pollution by disrupting thousands of flights a year.
Protesters target Abrdn AGM over fossil fuel investments
The Edinburgh investment firm, Abrdn, has faced protests about its fossil fuel investments at its annual AGM in the capital.
Ineos sponsorship cancelled by cinemas
A leading cinema chain has ditched a sponsorship deal with the Grangemouth petrochemical giant, Ineos, following pressure from filmmakers.
Muirburn needs to be licenced whether on grouse moors or not, critics say
Nine groups — which make up the Revive coalition — have come together to write an open letter, seen by The Ferret, about the new Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill which was introduced last month.
Coul Links developer donated to climate denial group
A billionaire bidding to build an "environmentally friendly" golf course on protected sand dunes donated to US groups who have challenged climate science.
New Scottish energy minister did a decade in PR for oil industry
Scotland's new energy minister, Gillian Martin, was the manager of an "emergency media response team for oil and gas companies".
Consultation on Scottish energy plan “lacking transparency”
A missing analysis of the future of jobs and oil reserves in the North Sea is undermining confidence in the consultation on Scotland's new energy strategy.