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Latest news stories about Friends of the Earth Scotland from The Ferret.
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.
Ministers urged to reject new Peterhead gas plant
A proposed gas plant at Peterhead is on “rotten foundations” and could “seriously jeopardise” Scotland’s climate targets, the Scottish Government has been told.
Councillors call for local government pension funds to bin fossil fuels
Councillors from four rival political parties have called on Scottish local government pension funds to end their investments in fossil fuel companies.
The ‘rogues’ gallery’: Scotland’s top 20 climate polluters
A cement works, a glass plant and a well-known whisky distillery are among Scotland’s top 20 climate polluters, The Ferret can reveal.
Carbon pollution from incinerators rises by 100,000 tonnes
New data reveals the carbon pollution produced by Scotland's waste incinerators, which have been criticised by green groups.
New Cambo owner on UN blacklist for doing business in the West Bank
Firm which owns the Cambo oil field is on a United Nations blacklist for doing business in Israeli-occupied West Bank settlements,
Gas lobby enlists academics to hone hydrogen PR before Fife trial
The UK gas lobby has enlisted sociologists from an English university to help hone its messaging on why hydrogen should replace natural gas as the main fuel used to heat British homes.
Financial giant accused of blocking new green homes in Fife
Financial services giant Legal and General has been accused of blocking new homes in Aberdour from being built to zero emissions standards.
Drinks giant Diageo fined £1.2m for climate breaches
The multinational drinks giant, Diageo, has been been fined £1.2 million for failing to report climate pollution.