IN FULL: 51 governments pledging to protect 30% of world’s land and oceans
A coalition of 50 countries and the European Commission have pledged to do more to protect at least 30% of the world’s lands and oceans by 2030
Politics
Hydrogen must become central to Scotland’s net zero emission ambitions, pledges SNP
‘The pandemic has shown that, when we need to, society is able to come together to take radical action for the common good’
Scottish renewable sector can spark ‘Silicon Valley’ effect for wind, tidal & solar says Hunter report
When he speaks, people listen. They might not always agree but they pay attention. So when Sir Tom Hunter commissions the influential Oxford Economics consultancy through The Hunter Foundation to look at Scotland’s economic performance, it was always a fair bet that the results would grab some headlines especially so close to an election. But …
Traffic free, active travel, people first. Watch Edinburgh council’s plans for greener centre
“Our vision is to provide a great place that everyone can enjoy and benefit from, which supports our drive to be net zero carbon by 2030 and helps the city’s economic recovery.”
Green wave surges across France as voters back planet first politics
The Greens establish themselves as a major political force in France with a surge in votes seeing them take a clutch of cities
Scotland fails to hit greenhouse gas reduction targets as emissions rise
The Scottish Greenhouse Gas Emissions report confirmed “The target for 2018 has not been met.”
PROFILE: Can Alok Sharma president of COP26 win over doubters?
“This is not commitment. Our climate, and the UK’s reputation, cannot afford someone who is so lukewarm on biggest challenge we face.”
Alok Sharma named New Cop26 Minister
Mr Sharma said he was “delighted” at the role and was looking forward to an “exciting year ahead”.
IN FULL: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s letter over COP26
“COP26 in Glasgow has the potential to be a significant moment in our global efforts to tackle the climate crisis”
INEOS fracking license for central belt is extended
ENVIRONMENT campaigners have hit out after it emerged a fracking license for central Scotland has been renewed for a year. It comes as the Scottish Government draws up long term strategies for the practice, after effectively tying them up applications in planning red tape. Ministers have voiced their opposition to fracking, but the move was …
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