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climate crisis
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How is climate change impacting Scotland?
Ferret Fact Service looks at how climate change is affecting Scotland now.
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.
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.
Scientists warn hydrogen heating could be net-zero ‘distraction’
The Scottish Science Advisory Council also cautioned that there was a risk that hydrogen heating could be promoted to benefit commercial interests.
Big lifestyle changes needed if technology fails to deliver Scottish climate targets
Scotland would need to see major lifestyle changes if it is to meet its climate target without relying on unproven carbon capture and storage technologies.
UN climate czar Carney’s firm involved in North Sea oil field bid
The UN climate envoy, Mark Carney, is a senior leader at an investment firm which owns a key piece of infrastructure set to be used at the Rosebank oil field.
Insurers invest £6bn in North Sea oil firms while removing cover on climate frontline
Insurers have invested over £6bn in North Sea oil and gas firms since 2016, while removing cover and hiking prices for communities facing climate breakdown.
