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Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing

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Lorna Slater: Optimism of COP26 here in Scotland has turned to dust

The Scottish Government still holds that Scotland will be a “Net Zero” nation by 2045

The Scottish Government still holds that Scotland will be a “Net Zero” nation by 2045

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Missed climate targets reveal need for a new approach, says expert

The cost to the city to try and reach the green milestone is predicted to be at least £23 billion

The cost to the city to try and reach the green milestone is predicted to be at least £23 billion

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Scottish city set to miss key climate target by 2030

It is feared that Donald Trump may again pull out of the Paris Agreement

It is feared that Donald Trump may again pull out of the Paris Agreement

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Donald Trump's re-election is 'bad news' for green transition, warn climate activists

Brechin experienced severe flooding in 2023

Brechin experienced severe flooding in 2023

All the Scottish towns and cities that may be underwater by 2050

Sarah Boyack did not vote as she was 10,000 miles away in Sydney

Sarah Boyack did not vote as she was 10,000 miles away in Sydney

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Scottish Labour's net zero chief missed climate change vote after flying to Australia

Locals have been skiing on the mountain since the 1930s

Locals have been skiing on the mountain since the 1930s

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Scottish ski resort 'fighting for survival' as climate change pushes season back

Now is the time for Europe to commit to meaningful, lasting resilience, writes Assa Samake-Roman

Now is the time for Europe to commit to meaningful, lasting resilience, writes Assa Samake-Roman

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Assa Samake-Roman: Floods in Spain aren’t surprising – our inaction is

This summit is expected to be the biggest of its kind

This summit is expected to be the biggest of its kind

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Scotland is 'critical' to achieving goal of 'restoring biodiversity globally'

As a young person, I don’t want to inherit a Scotland whose oceans are in decline

As a young person, I don’t want to inherit a Scotland whose oceans are in decline

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Alex Gill: It’s sink or swim for Scotland’s ocean

First Minister John Swinney said Scotland’s communities were under “increasing pressure” from flooding, erosion, wildfires, drought and storms

First Minister John Swinney said Scotland’s communities were under “increasing pressure” from flooding, erosion, wildfires, drought and storms

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John Swinney calls for improvements to Scotland’s 'climate resilience'

John Swinney will hold the role of European Co-Chair on behalf of the Scottish Government

John Swinney will hold the role of European Co-Chair on behalf of the Scottish Government

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Scotland has 'big ambitions' on climate change as country elected for leadership role

SEPA unveiled the new Satellite Emergency Mapping Service (SEMS) at the inaugural Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow

SEPA unveiled the new Satellite Emergency Mapping Service (SEMS) at the inaugural Space-Comm Expo in Glasgow

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Emergency satellite mapping service launched to combat Scottish environmental crises

The Scottish Greens published a policy paper which outlines proposals for Scotland to accelerate its climate action

The Scottish Greens published a policy paper which outlines proposals for Scotland to accelerate its climate action

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Scottish Government urged to have 'bold' climate action at heart of governing plans

Seas off the coast of Florida are hitting record-breaking “hot tub” temperatures

Seas off the coast of Florida are hitting record-breaking “hot tub” temperatures

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Oceans will soon control our future

The initiative aims to restore degraded land so that it can lock in greenhouse gases and absorb them from the atmosphere

The initiative aims to restore degraded land so that it can lock in greenhouse gases and absorb them from the atmosphere

Scotland's national parks become 'first in world' to join UN-backed initiative

Ed Miliband (left) pictured with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre) and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Ed Miliband (left) pictured with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre) and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

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Stephen Flynn demands clarity from UK Government on carbon capture project

The new strategy considers how to secure lifeline services in the Highlands and islands while considering increasing the production and use of sustainable fuel

The new strategy considers how to secure lifeline services in the Highlands and islands while considering increasing the production and use of sustainable fuel

Greens urge Scottish Government to limit number of flights as new strategy published

Only when we begin to move away from the failed models of protest and response to real-world solutions will we begin to find effective means to fight back against the forces destroying our world

Only when we begin to move away from the failed models of protest and response to real-world solutions will we begin to find effective means to fight back against the forces destroying our world

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Mike Small: The treatment of the Whole Truth Five is Britain’s Niemöller Moment

The group set up camp in a park on Thursday

The group set up camp in a park on Thursday

Climate activists warn more protests to come if energy scheme approved

A third of the park could be used to develop an industrial zone aimed at boosting the renewables sector in the region

A third of the park could be used to develop an industrial zone aimed at boosting the renewables sector in the region

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Climate protest camp set up in Aberdeen over plan to build energy transition zone

Scotland has now assumed the role of president of the Regions4 network

Scotland has now assumed the role of president of the Regions4 network

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Scotland chairs international sustainability network of regions in Brazil

I'm relaxed with Just Stop Oil's disruption of normality, writes Pat Kane

I'm relaxed with Just Stop Oil's disruption of normality, writes Pat Kane

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Pat Kane: Just Stop Oil are irritating – that’s why I support them

39 member states and 22 heads of state and government convened at the fourth International Conference on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda

39 member states and 22 heads of state and government convened at the fourth International Conference on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda

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Tumasie Blair: Those on climate crisis frontline need more help from rich nations

Blue Raincoat’s fantastic facility in language combines beautifully with a distinctive visual aesthetic and a remarkable capacity in theatrical movement

Blue Raincoat’s fantastic facility in language combines beautifully with a distinctive visual aesthetic and a remarkable capacity in theatrical movement

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Blue Raincoat: A beautiful deep dive into the climate crisis

Commuters on a train into Glasgow Central.

Commuters on a train into Glasgow Central.

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Richie Venton: Free public transport would benefit people and the planet

John Swinney’s discussions with Kate Forbes appeared to throw down the gauntlet on economic growth in Scotland

John Swinney’s discussions with Kate Forbes appeared to throw down the gauntlet on economic growth in Scotland

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Pat Kane: Why does there need to be roll back from Green era for economy growth?

An olive hanging on an olive tree

An olive hanging on an olive tree

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Olive oil prices are through the roof. But there's a bigger problem

The campaign is backed by Holywood star Leonardo DiCaprio

The campaign is backed by Holywood star Leonardo DiCaprio

Scottish rewilding campaign backed by Leonardo DiCaprio launches fundraising drive

Patrick Harvie is 'angry' that the Government has dropped a major climate target

Patrick Harvie is 'angry' that the Government has dropped a major climate target

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Patrick Harvie 'angry' as climate targets dropped amid barrage of criticism

A climate protester with a sign: 'You say you love your children but you are destroying their future'

A climate protester with a sign: 'You say you love your children but you are destroying their future'

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‘Targets mean nothing’: Climate campaigners plead for action from Scottish Government

If the application is successful, the port will be devoted to facilitating renewable energy projects such as offshore wind

If the application is successful, the port will be devoted to facilitating renewable energy projects such as offshore wind

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New multi-million-pound port project focused on renewable energy announced for island

The Scottish Government wants to introduce a TfL-style ticket system for public transport across the country

The Scottish Government wants to introduce a TfL-style ticket system for public transport across the country

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Scotland to get 'all modes of public transport' ticket system, minister announces

Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon

Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon

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Former Nicola Sturgeon adviser speaks out on climate pledge row-back

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Climate protesters march through the city centre on October 28, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. The march was timed to mark the anniversary of the COP26 climate summit, held in Glasgow last year. The protesters called the COP

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Climate protesters march through the city centre on October 28, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. The march was timed to mark the anniversary of the COP26 climate summit, held in Glasgow last year. The protesters called the COP

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Pat Kane: How much should we be spending on the climate crisis?

Scientists said climate change was largely to blame for the increased temperatures

Scientists said climate change was largely to blame for the increased temperatures

Scientists confirm 2023 as hottest year on record due to climate change and El Nino

The Rosebank oil field will produce more emissions than the world's 28 lowest income countries do in a year

The Rosebank oil field will produce more emissions than the world's 28 lowest income countries do in a year

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Miriam Brett: Scotland has the power to help beat the climate crisis

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In pictures: Protesters call for action on climate emergency outside Holyrood

Red paint has been sprayed in Buchanan Street

Red paint has been sprayed in Buchanan Street

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Four arrested after protesters glue themselves to ground in Glasgow street

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland say we're in a new era for tackling climate change

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland say we're in a new era for tackling climate change

Scottish civil society publishes manifesto on climate action

The work we're doing for our environment has never been more important

The work we're doing for our environment has never been more important

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Mark Ruskell: We must pull out all the stops for the climate emergency

A workshop is being held by climate activists to discuss tactics with independence campaigners

A workshop is being held by climate activists to discuss tactics with independence campaigners

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Conference 'lays ground for disruptive action against British state' for independence

Apparently we’ve added saving Earth to the “girl jobs” list

Apparently we’ve added saving Earth to the “girl jobs” list

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Mind the (eco) gap: We’ve added saving the world to the 'girl jobs' list

The FM said future generations will judge politicians for failing to work together on climate change

The FM said future generations will judge politicians for failing to work together on climate change

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FM calls on Holyrood leaders to put climate change above 'culture war' party politics

View over the peat bogs towards Ben Griam Beag, at Forsinard, in the Flow Country of the Sutherland region of Scotland.

View over the peat bogs towards Ben Griam Beag, at Forsinard, in the Flow Country of the Sutherland region of Scotland.

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Our natural world is in trouble: let's see Scotland’s plan to fix it

A third of Scotland's hedgehogs have disappeared over the last ten years

A third of Scotland's hedgehogs have disappeared over the last ten years

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'Big changes needed' to halt nature loss in Scotland, report finds

The Total Culzean platform is pictured on the North Sea, about 45 miles (70 kilometres) east of the Aberdeen

The Total Culzean platform is pictured on the North Sea, about 45 miles (70 kilometres) east of the Aberdeen

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Spouting off about ending all fossil-fuel development is counterproductive

Climate scientists say that heatwaves will be even hotter as global warming increasingly makes itself known

Climate scientists say that heatwaves will be even hotter as global warming increasingly makes itself known

Record breaking temperatures demand urgency on the climate emergency

A malnourished child rests on a bed as a woman sits next to him at the nutrition unit of the Gode General Hospital, in the city of Gode, Ethiopia, on January 13, 2023

A malnourished child rests on a bed as a woman sits next to him at the nutrition unit of the Gode General Hospital, in the city of Gode, Ethiopia, on January 13, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s plan to slash international climate cash is a travesty

A protester is dragged off by security on court 18 after a Just Stop Oil protest using orange confetti and a jigsaw pieces

A protester is dragged off by security on court 18 after a Just Stop Oil protest using orange confetti and a jigsaw pieces

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We need to fight for the right to protest – before our planet dies

The SNP have to take a stand against Rosebank if they want credibility on the climate, writes Calum Hodgson

The SNP have to take a stand against Rosebank if they want credibility on the climate, writes Calum Hodgson

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The SNP cannot fight a single issue election when Scotland's climate is broken

A wildfire spreading near the village of Daviot in the Highlands

A wildfire spreading near the village of Daviot in the Highlands

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Flooding and wildfires in Highlands are 'new normal', say Scottish Greens

Mairi McAllan said that stopping future activity in the North Sea could threaten Scotland's energy security

Mairi McAllan said that stopping future activity in the North Sea could threaten Scotland's energy security

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Stopping all future North Sea activity 'wrong', says Mairi McAllan

Shell announced quarterly profits of £7.6bn on Thursday

Shell announced quarterly profits of £7.6bn on Thursday

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Oil giants 'practically untouched' by windfall tax as Shell announces bumper profits