Lorna Slater MSP on the benefits of tackling wasteful production of packaging and creating a sustainable future.
Tag: Climate emergency
While Glasgow being the host city offered us a chance to get a bit nearer the action, there was much more than just the Clyde separating Scots from the negotiations happening inside.
As Scotland gears up to host the UN’s climate summit, Steve Burgess welcomes the decision by Green members to back a co-operation agreement with the Scottish Government.
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Bicentenary marks a new era for Union Canal
Edinburgh’s ‘coal’ canal celebrates its 200th birthday next year, with a renewed role in tackling climate change. Gavin Corbett explains.
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Harnessing Edinburgh’s Enlightenment
Edinburgh can choose to lead the world in this year of the global climate summit, say Claire Miller and Steve Burgess
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Edinburgh can’t ignore climate extremes
Recent flash floods are a stark reminder of the urgent action we need to take on the climate emergency, says Lorna Slater.
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Extinction rebellion
David Attenborough’s Extinction documentary is yet another wake-up call, says Alison Johnstone.
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Flooding alert
Recent flooding in Edinburgh and Broxburn may be a foretaste of many such events if we are not serious about climate change, warns Alison Johnstone.
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Forward, Faster, Together
Steve Burgess welcomes the first Report of the Edinburgh Climate Commission.
Green councillors have warmly welcomed a new report on a Green Recovery from Coronavirus but warned that the test lies in translating good ideas into real action.