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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
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We are a diverse coalition of over 70 civil society organisations campaigning together for climate action and justice in Scotland.
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"The good news about making our creaking transport system fit for the low-carbon future is that every improvement also makes those experiences more enjoyable," writes SCCS manager Becky Kenton-Lake in Bella Caledonia.

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Changing the Way We Travel
The success or failure of any government’s transport policy tends to be measured in dry statistics. But the best test is perhaps about our collective happiness. We spend a lot of our lives travelli…
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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UK government decision to ban exploration and development of new oil and gas fields is “a historic moment in the battle against climate breakdown” - SCCS manager Becky Kenton-Lake

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SCCS's response: UK government announcement that it will not grant new licences for oil and gas fields - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Scotland’s climate coalition has welcomed the UK government’s decision to rule out new oil and gas fields, saying it’s a “historic moment” in the battle to tackle climate change and deliver a fair tra...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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"Once again, disagreements between major powers led to a race to the bottom, and squeezed out the voices of the least developed countries and small island states who are staring in the face of climate obliteration."

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#justtransition #COP30 #climatejustice
COP30 outcome – SCCS response  - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Reacting to the outcome of the United Nations COP30 climate summit, Scotland’s climate coalition has said the final deals are disappointing, but welcomed backing for a new just transition mechanism, a...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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This week, our very own Io Hadjicosta spoke at @parliament.scot for @sccscot.bsky.social.

Scotland's ambition to cut emissions from homes and buildings by 2045 is unreachable without clear regulation, incentives and investment. We need bold action now! 🌍

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Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
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November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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In our latest blog from COP30, Louise Davies, Chief Executive at @scottishfairtrade.bsky.social reflects on the key issues at the talks and the connections between climate justice and trade justice she was highlighting during her time in Belém.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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SCCS board member Ben Wilson from @sciaf.bsky.social has been at COP30 in Brazil. He writes about it in today's
@thescotsman.bsky.social

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#COP30 #climatechange
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November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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“Scrapping the Heat in Buildings Bill in this parliament, which was urgently needed to help Scots to have warmer, drier homes while cutting energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, is a disaster for householders, businesses and the climate alike."

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Press release: SCCS response to Scottish Government shelving plans for the Heat in Buildings Bill - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Scotland’s climate coalition has criticised the Scottish Government for shelving plans to introduce its Heat in Buildings Bill in the current parliamentary session. Stop Climate Chaos Scotland coaliti...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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"Without urgent action to introduce robust mechanisms - incentives & regulatory levers - the Climate Change Plan in it's current form is set up for failure"

Io Hadjicosta @wwfscotland.bsky.social sharing our views on heat at local govt & housing committee

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Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
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November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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"Drilling new wells as if the resource isn’t almost all gone is dishonest, offering false promises for workers in the sector and household billpayers," SCCS coalition manager @bken-la.bsky.social tells @holyroodmag.bsky.social

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Do we need to stop drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea?
The Huddle: Experts give their take on the future for a lucrative sector, but one with environmental costs
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November 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets

#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Brilliant to march through Glasgow with thousands of people to say that a better world is possible 🙌
foescot.bsky.social Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 12d
Scotland’s Climate March is bringing people together to push for the transformative action we need.

People want warm homes, decent buses and green jobs in our communities.
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW ⬇️
foescot.bsky.social Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · Oct 6
📢 Join Scotland’s Climate March on Sat 15th Nov to demand a better world as part of a Global Day of Action!

Assemble at 11am, Glasgow Green.

Global Solidarity. A Fair Transition. Caring For Our Planet. Get involved: climatemarch.scot

#ScotlandsClimateMarch
Graphic with text: ‘Scotland’s Climate March: a better world is possible. Saturday 15th November. Assemble at Glasgow Green, 11am. Global solidarity: for a world where everyone is safe, has enough, and is respected. A fair transition: for a fairer Scotland with jobs, transport and homes that support the move beyond fossil fuels. Caring for our planet: restoring nature to reclaim a future where all can thrive.’ Colourful illustrated icons are at the top and bottom of the image, depicting things like people, transport, energy and workers.
November 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Thousands marching in Glasgow this weekend to call for climate action and a safer future, as COP30 continues in Brazil. Will you join them?

📢 Scotland’s Climate March: 11am, Sat 15 Nov, Glasgow Green - part of a Global Day of Action.
Join the action: climatemarch.scot
#ScotlandsClimateMarch
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Want to know more about what's in Scotland's new Climate Change Plan, and how you can help make sure it properly delivers for people and planet? Join our webinar:

🗓️ 6-7pm Wednesday 19th Nov
📍 Online - register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Our reaction to the new draft Climate Change Plan: major missed opportunities to reduce emissions in some of the most polluting sectors in ways that deliver meaningful improvements to the lives of people in Scotland.

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November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Scotland's new draft Climate Change Plan will be published today.

It must be a turning point that delivers warm homes, lower bills and better public transport.

Find out more about the plan and what we will be looking out for here: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/scotlands-ne...
November 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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There's a risk that Scot Gov's new climate plan will be a lobbyist's wishlist of carbon capture, hydrogen nonsense & costly electric cars. 🙄

But done properly, it could cut pollution & improve lives. @sccscot.bsky.social explains what should be in it 👇

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Scotland's new Climate Change Plan - an explainer - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
This article was first published in The National on 2nd November Action to cut emissions has widespread public support in Scotland, and there was cross-party backing for the goal to reach net zero by…
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November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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#COP30: After years of missed targets, the Scottish Government must "double down and deliver" to maintain its reputation as a world leader on climate action. "A bold new Climate Change Plan is vital.”

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Press release: Scotland urged to ‘reboot’ climate action as world leaders arrive for global COP30 climate talks in Brazil - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
As world leaders gather in Brazil for the latest round of negotiations on global action to tackle climate change, Scotland is being urged to decisively turn the page on damaging delays and restore pub...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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ICYMI: Scotland's new Climate Change Plan is due out soon. What is it and why do we need it? SCCS policy adviser @lloydaustin3.bsky.social explains in the Sunday National

www.thenational.scot/news/2558926...
Scotland's political leaders must 'heed evidence and ramp up climate action efforts'
Scotland’s climate coalition is calling for leaders to 'heed the evidence' and ramp up efforts to fight climate change
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November 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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📢 Yesterday, the UK government published its new revised climate plan as a result of our Court victories.

We’ve had a first look at it, and here’s what we like ⬇️ 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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REVEALED: there have been 8,000+ private jet flights in Scotland so far this year which could have raised £20m + if we'd had a private jet tax in place.

The First Minister says he’s 'very sympathetic' to the idea but sympathy doesn’t cut pointless pollution.

More: bit.ly/4odzzpx
Oxfam Scotland | Carbon inequality exposed: Scotland must act
New research from Oxfam has revealed that the high-polluting lifestyles of the super-rich mean that on average, a person in the UK’s richest 0.1% produces more carbon pollution on average in eight day...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Welcome to hear @johnswinney.bsky.social confirm his resolve to make sure the value of community led climate finance programmes are "heard loud and clear" at #COP30, and to "give consideration" to joining the @fossiltreaty.bsky.social

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October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Saturday's #ScotlandDemandsBetter march was an incredibly powerful demonstration, with diverse groups coming together to say that we must change the current system that is rigged against people and planet 🙌 🌎
October 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Getting ready to march.

Join us at the environmental justice bloc!

#WeDemandBetter
October 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM