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Record breaking year for renewables

Energy generated from renewables in Scotland could make it the world leader

NEWS 11 January 2016 by Robert Armour

Charity’s call to clean up communities

Local volunteers and entire communities are being urged to come together to clean and green up the areas they live, work and play in

NEWS 7 January 2016 by Graham Martin

Dead orca is one of Scotland’s last says charity

One of the last killer whales frequenting British and Irish seas has been found dead, a Scottish charity has confirmed

NEWS 6 January 2016 by Graham Martin

Bird of prey slaughter: grouse industry in the frame

Scotland’s birds of prey face a ruthless campaign of persecution and slaughter – and the blame has been laid at the door of the shooting industry

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Chief encounters: Iain Gulland on 5p carrier bags and his fear of parents evening

Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, is the latest chief executive to take the chief encounters hotseat

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People power key to climate justice

The people of Scotland must continue to raise their voice on climate action after world leaders signed a deal aimed at slowing global warming

NEWS 14 December 2015 by Graham Martin

Charities: ban on damaging fishing will create jobs

A switch to environmentally friendly forms of fishing could boost jobs in rural communities – and help preserve fragile eco-systems

NEWS 11 December 2015 by Graham Martin

Fears for pedestrians one year on from Glasgow bin lorry crash

Greater safeguards needed to protect pedestrians in Scotland's city centres

NEWS 10 December 2015 by Robert Armour

Scots heading to Paris for a weekend of activism

Friends of the Earth Scotland is running a bus to the French capital to coincide with the end of climate change talks

NEWS 10 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Scots charity still providing aid to Nepal quake victims

Mountaineer says Nepalese face a devastating Himalayan winter without shelter

NEWS 9 December 2015 by Robert Armour

TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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