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Latest news stories about Friends of the Earth Scotland from The Ferret.
Rising toxic pollution under investigation
The Scottish Government’s green watchdog launched an investigation into rises in toxic pollution from two wood production plants in Stirlingshire and Ayrshire.
Green concerns raised over Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund
Green concerns raised that millions of pounds from the Just Transition Fund were awarded to an oil tycoon, controversial projects and a private sector group.
SNP criticised for hosting major polluters at conference
The SNP’s annual conference featured exhibits from an oil giant and an energy firm accused of being “the…
Insurance brokers accused of “working in service” of oil industry
Brokers based in London are introducing clients to a controversial Bermudian insurer which was set up by the oil industry.
UK Government told to overrule Holyrood’s underground gas ban
A lobby group with ties to the Tory Party wants Westminster to overrule Scotland's ban on underground gas extraction.
Oil and gas multinationals accused of “scandalous greenwashing”
Oil and gas companies collectively spent an estimated £654m last year on campaigns promoting their “green” credentials while continuing to lobby governments to support fossil fuels,
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.
Oil regulators with fossil fuel shares ‘getting richer’ from energy crisis
Senior executives at the UK's oil regulator have significant shares in fossil fuel companies, prompting concerns from campaigners.
Microplastics found in 80 per cent of Scottish coastal waters in last two years
Data released under freedom of information law shows the results of sampling for microplastics in Scottish seas in 2021 and 2022.