Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍

Cartoon with one person shouting loudly into a green megaphone, and another person being blasted by the sound of their voice. The second person has a large frown and their hair is standing on end from the sound. Text reads: When far right voice are loud, how do we talk about climate? Tag of @cartoonralph

How can we talk to people about climate solutions when faced with rising anti “net zero” narratives & climate denial? 🗣️

Join our next National Meeting with comms advisor Ralph Underhill – to learn practical skills with real world examples.

Sign up: act.foe.scot/nat_meeting_...

This Saturday 14th March! See you there 📣

EXCLUSIVE: Octopus Energy’s green reputation is 'going up in smoke' after the firm doubled down on its decision to invest in a new waste incinerator plant in Scotland, environmental campaigners have said

🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Trump’s War on Iran: As People Are Killed, Big Oil’s Windfall Will Deepen Our Energy Affordability Crisis - Oil Change International Trump’s illegal war with Iran has already taken a devastating human toll. It could also mean higher energy bills worldwide, while fossil fuel companies, traders, and investors get rich.

Trump’s illegal war with Iran has already taken a devastating human toll. It could also mean higher energy bills worldwide, while fossil fuel companies, traders, and investors get rich. Read our deep dive: oilchange.org/blogs/trumps...

Promoting 'National Demonstration. Stop the Nuclear Nightmare: Use your vote. HMNB clyde (Faslane). North Gate. Saturday 14th March 2026, 1-3pm. Click to register for buses from edinburgh and glasgow. Logos of Scottish organisations.

Join @scottishcnd.bsky.social and a coalition of movement parters for a national demonstration on Saturday 14th March!

1-3pm at the North Gate of the Faslane naval base (HMNB Clyde)

More info and how to book your coach travel: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stop-the-n...

In the short term, both governments should pull out all the stops to shield households from any increase in their bills.

But the only way to ensure this cannot happen in future is to move away from fossil fuels entirely - renewables are the only way to truly achieve energy and economic security.

If political leaders decisively had acted after Russia's invasion of Ukraine to speed the transition away from fossil fuels and insulate our homes, then families would be far more protected from these price shocks.

Instead we see them siding with oil companies demanding tax cuts.

graph showing huge spike in gas prices since attack on Iran

graph showing spike in crude oil prices

An energy future that includes oil and gas leaves us all at the mercy of rogue leaders and global politics.

Household bills could soar again as greedy oil companies capitalise on the conflict in the Middle East and make more obscene profits.

Shape Scotland's Energy Future: community energy hustings - Community Energy Scotland Come along - or join remotely - to our community energy hustings, where candidates from across the political spectrum will face your questions on local power.

Join the Community Energy Hustings⚡️

MSP candidates will answer Qs on who owns what and who should benefit as we shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Thurs 5 March 📆
Edinburgh / Online📍
@cescotland.bsky.social

communityenergy.scot/events/shape...

4-year campaign against Peterhead gas station has 'delayed 2m tonnes of pollution'

EXCLUSIVE: A four-year campaign against a new gas-burning power station in Aberdeenshire has delayed at least two million tonnes of carbon dioxide pollution, activists have said

As Israel looks to extract oil and gas from Palestinian waters, a Scottish-based firm with a licence is under pressure rule out taking part ⬇️

www.thenational.scot/news/2...

10 ways we've fought against new Peterhead gas burning plans Knit ins, protests, petitions and an epic cycle have delayed the fossil fuel project

The plans have been delayed – but the fight is not over yet 🏭️

We will need your help in the coming months to keep up the fight for a renewable energy future that is run in the public interest!

Read our latest blog in full: foe.scot/10-ways-weve...

Protesters outside 'Decarb' conference in Edinburgh. Tey are holding banners, placards and signs with slogans like 'greenwashing conference' and 'stop the carbon capture con'.

Protests and action took place across the country, including at the SSE AGM (twice!), and the ‘Decarb Scotland’ conference in Edinburgh 📢

The North Sea Knitters embarked on an epic journey from Grangemouth to St Fergus, cycling the whole length of a proposed carbon capture pipeline.

Ethics probe call as ex-First Ministers face ministerial code breaches row Campaigners are demanding an ethics inquiry into concerns over ministerial code breaches involving former First Ministers Humza Yousaf and Nicola…

In 2024, we unearthed over 60 lobbying meetings.

Ministers were speaking publicly in favour of the project (a big no no for planning applications) all while refusing to discuss it with groups like us who are concerned about the plans.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2500623...

Ministers urged to reject new Peterhead gas plant A proposed gas plant at Peterhead is on “rotten foundations” and could “seriously jeopardise” Scotland’s climate targets, the Scottish Government has been warned. Environmental campaigners have urged…

In 2022, we lodged a formal objection to the planning application.

This was based on the devastating climate impact it would cause - and the risk of locking in fossil fuel use for decades.

Read more: www.theferret.scot/peterhead-ga...

Revealed: the true climate cost of new gas at Peterhead power station New research reveals that the proposed Peterhead power station has far more climate pollution than developers have admitted.

The full climate harm of the project was exposed 🧐

Independent research by Carbon Tracker showed the entire development could be responsible for 5 times more climate emissions than the companies claimed.

foe.scot/revealed-the...

Protesters outside the SSE AGM in Perth, they are holding banners, flags and some are playing drums.

Still no new Peterhead gas! ❌️

February 2026 marks 4 years since plans were submitted for a new gas burning power station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

Here’s some of the ways the climate movement has been resisting it ⬇️

Aberdeen-based firm 'must rule out joining new Israeli bid for Palestinian gas' A SCOTTISH-BASED firm has been urged to rule out joining a potential new Israeli bid to extract gas from Palestinian waters ...

The Israeli govt is trying to expand gas extraction in Palestinian waters.

Dana Petroleum already holds similar licences but refuses to say whether it will take them up.

No company in Scotland should be profiting from the pillaging of Palestinian resources.

www.thenational.scot/news/2588657...

Over 200 of you have signed up for tonight's national meeting 🚌

It's not too late to join in: act.foe.scot/demandbetter...

Graphic with title: Do you want better buses? with a graphic illustration of a bus. Fares are rising, routes are unreliable, services are being cut. Do you live in Aberdeen and want to do something about it? Come along to the first meeting about campaigning for better buses in your area! Better Buses for Grampian, 2pm, Sat 28th Feb. Inchgarth Community Centre. Aboyne Pl, Aberdeen AB10 7DR.

Do you live in Aberdeen and want to do something about the lack of affordable and reliable buses in your area? 🚌

Come to the first Better Buses for Grampian meeting - to learn about the campaign and how you can get involved.

Reserve your spot: act.foe.scot/better_buses...

We need the Scottish Government to invest in alternatives to dealing with waste that put people and nature first, like reuse and recyling. 2/2

Diverting Aberdeen waste to landfill site cost more than £370,000 The facility - used by Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils - was shut down in June last year.

Aberdeen's faulty incinerator cost councils more than £150 million to build, and yet costs are increasing with every shutdown.

When it is functional it belches out toxic fumes next to a primary school.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2

Do you want better buses? 🚌

Join the meeting this Wed 25th Feb to learn about what's happening in Scotland and how you can take action!

Book your spot: act.foe.scot/demandbetter...

Poster of 'Scotland Demands Better Buses' event. Text reads: Join our online meeting. Weds 25 February 2026, 6.30pm. Register at: Act.foe.scot/demandbetterbuses. Logos of Friends of the Earth Scotland, Poverty Alliance, Get Glasgow Moving and Better Buses for Strathclyde.

Join our online meeting with @BetterBusesSPT and @PovertyAlliance to hear from people taking action for Better Buses across Scotland & how you can get involved.

- 6.30pm, Wed 25th Feb
- Online on Zoom

Sign up: act.foe.scot/demandbetterbuses

Photo of a rural bus stop as the background, with a gorse bush behind. Text reads: Buses are a lifeline, not a luxury. But for people across Scotland, fares are getting more expensive, bus routes are unreliable and services are being cut.

Safe, reliable and affordable buses are essential 🚌

But private bus companies are making millions from our current broken system 💰️

Scotland’s buses used to be owned publicly. We can get public control back over our buses so that they meet the needs of our communities 🤝

There is still plenty of time left to apply to be our new Coalition Manager - deadline for applications is midday on Friday 27th February! 👇

How can we build a green economy? Webinar: How can we build a green economy? We will explore how economic activity can be made to fit within its environmental limits - starting by looking at the efforts to stop further climate…

How can we build a green economy?🏗️

Matthew from our team & the Just Transition Partnership exploring what needs to change if we want an economy that works for people and the planet.

Thurs 12 Feb, 12:30pm 📆
Webinar 🧑‍💻

Buses are a lifeline, not a luxury.

We're excited to join forces with Better Buses for Strathclyde and The Poverty Alliance for this month's national meeting.

If you care about buses or the people that use them, this is for you 🚌

Join the meeting: act.foe.scot/demandbetter...

Turning homes into renewable Power Stations: Film Screening & Discussion

Save the date! 🌞
We're delighted to be collaborating with @foescot.bsky.social on this event 👇

Turning homes into renewable Power Stations:
Film Screening & Discussion
🗓️ Thurs 12 March 2026, 5:30pm
📍 Reid Building, @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social
🎟️ Book free tickets: powerstationGSA.eventbrite.com

How can we build a green economy? Webinar: How can we build a green economy? We will explore how economic activity can be made to fit within its environmental limits - starting by looking at the efforts to stop further climate…

How can our economy be made to fit within environmental limits?

Exploring how our climate efforts are being hindered by mainstream economics, and what needs to change if we want an economy that works for people and the planet.

Thurs 12 Feb, 12:30pm 📆
Webinar 🧑‍💻