Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say
25.02.2026 05:05
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Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say
@thecccuk.bsky.social have published a report on Scotland's climate progress.
It echoes our calls for stronger, faster action on home heating, greener transport & eco-friendly agriculture.
Without this the new Climate Change Plan will not be credible.
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/scotlands-im...
The Climate Change Committee's latest report shows Scotland is falling behind on cutting emissions from homes and land. ⚠️
Tackling the climate crisis isn't optional, it's essential. We need to act now. 🌍
#EnergySky #Climate @thecccuk.bsky.social
Climate advisors warn the Scottish government lacks a credible plan to cut farming emissions. Agriculture is a major driver of climate change, and farmers and crofters need real support and funding to shift to sustainable practices.
Read more: www.scotlink.org/scotland-mus...
#climateactionscot
Last night 300+ people attended our National Climate and Nature Hustings to ask party representatives about the action they would take if elected.
Questions ranged from agriculture, international climate finance, data centres, and many more.
We 💚 this campaign by @peatfree.bsky.social to get peat out of horticulture & gardens. Have you signed yet? The UK Government has committed to introduce legislation to end the sale of peat. Help turn this promise into action. Please sign 👇.
In person tickets for our National Climate and Nature Hustings tomorrow have sold out, but there are still spaces available to watch online!
Join us to ask our panelists about the climate and nature action they would take if elected:
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Read our proposals for the next Scottish government:
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People make Glasgow. And they've got strong views about how the next Scottish government should act to make their lives better and tackle the climate crisis.
Watch the interviews with @lesswastelaura.bsky.social and find out what they had to say 👇
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Come on, Scottish Government, have the courage to stand up for your own planning policy and refuse this damaging application once and for all.
A nationally & internationally protected site for nature is the wrong place for yet another golf course.
Colourful poster titled 'Scotland’s Big Climate and Nature Debate: Election Hustings' taking place on 24th February from 6 to 8 pm. Event available in Edinburgh at Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, or online. Logos of partner organisations featured: Our Seas Coalition, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Food Coalition, and Scottish Rewilding Alliance.
Make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you at Scotland’s Big Climate and Nature Debate on Tuesday 24 February, 6-8pm.
Leading representatives of Scotland's political parties will be on the panel.
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#ScottishClimateandNatureDebate2026 #ElectionHustings
We are recruiting for a new Coalition Manager - a very special role at the heart of Scotland's climate movement.
Find out more and apply here: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/could-you-be...
What a win for nature!
Scotland is the first UK country to have Swift bricks in law – a lifeline for this threatened bird. And, for the first time ever, the Scottish Government must set legally binding nature recovery targets.
Thanks for helping make history with a strong Natural Environment Bill.
Colourful poster titled 'Scotland’s Big Climate and Nature Debate: Election Hustings' taking place on 24th February from 6 to 8 pm. Event available in Edinburgh at Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, or online. Logos of partner organisations featured: Our Seas Coalition, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Food Coalition, and Scottish Rewilding Alliance.
📢 Are you ready for Scotland’s big climate & nature debate 2026?
Join Our Seas Coalition, @scotlink.bsky.social, @sccscot.bsky.social, Scottish Rewilding Alliance and @foodcoalition.scot at Scotland’s biggest climate and nature hustings ahead of the 2026 elections.
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A robin in the air with its wings spread wide, looking directly at the camera.
This is a real milestone moment for nature, as the Act will bring in high-level statutory targets for nature restoration, supporting the efforts of many people across Scotland who work incredibly hard to protect and restore our natural environment.
#Nature #Wildlife #Scotland
A vibrant poster with a green background showing a red squirrel, Scottish wildcat, and puffin wearing party hats. They are surrounded by green and pink confetti, streamers, and balloons holding up a banner that reads: “MSPs voted to pass the Natural Environment Bill! Scotland WILL have legally binding nature recovery targets.
Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.
Swift bricks to be installed in all new buildings in Scotland after Holyrood backs ruling
Scotland's farmers need support to help tackle the climate & nature crises. Today Cab Sec Mairi Gougeon is speaking to @SP_RuralAffairs about the draft Climate Change Plan: the final plan must set out more ambition for reducing emissions from agriculture.
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/growing-a-gr...
Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
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Group smiling and holding up their signs and bird puppets outside Scottish Parliament
Close up of sign which reads 'Swifties for Swift Bricks!' with a picture of Taylor Swift
Three members of RSPB staff stand together smiling holding a Curlew puppet, a Puffin puppet and a Swift puppet
Swift puppet next to Scottish parliament entrance
Today we raised our voices outside Scottish Parliament in one last push to ensure politicians stand up for Scotland's nature.
The Natural Environment Bill could be a game-changer - introducing nature targets and Swift bricks. The final debate starts today, we hope to see major wins for wildlife.
On Jan 27, MSPs decide the fate of Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill. This is our chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌍🌿🐾
MSPs can still strengthen or weaken it—we need bold action now!
Like & share to help restore Scotland’s nature! 📢
#NaturalEnvironmentBill
View of the Scottish Parliament with water feature in foreground.
#ScottishBudget
😊 We are pleased that our lobbying for an increase to the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) has led to a real terms rise of 8% this year, with an extra £5.65M allocated to Scottish Forestry’s woodland creation budget. 🧵 1/4
Did you miss the Scottish Government’s 2026-2027 draft budget announcement yesterday? 💷🌱🌍
Here’s a quick rundown to catch you up on what spending currently looks like for nature and climate.
#scottishbudget #natureandclimate #scottishgovernment
"We need to see the detail showing how measures will bring about the significantly faster progress we desperately need," says SCCS chair Dr Mike Robinson, responding to the draft Scottish budget.
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/response-to-...
Scotland’s farmers are in a unique position to produce high-quality food for our tables, provide important rural jobs and tackle the climate and nature crises, but they need the right support to do it.
SCCS chair Mike Robinson writes in Bella Caledonia
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The Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh, at winter time. The low sun casts shadows of bare trees on the side of the building.
The Scottish Budget includes some welcome steps for climate & nature. 🌍
• Maintaining the Nature Restoration Fund
• Skills to nurture nature-friendly farming
• Continued support for renewables & clean heat
But Scotland needs a leap, not small steps. The next Parliament must deliver bold action. 🌱
Our first thoughts on today's #ScotBudget:
"We’re pleased to see the introduction of a private jet tax. We now need the government to build on this move towards fairer pricing for the most polluting mode of transport by tackling frequent flyers and reducing short haul domestic flights."
Welcome news from today's #ScotBudget that people travelling to Scotland on private jets will be taxed ✈️ 🥳
We look forward to sharing our views in the consultation and making sure polluters pay appropriately for the damage they cause 💰
Graphic with a bright green background showing a black‑and‑white image of the Earth on the right, covered in looping black flight paths, with a white private jet flying above it. On the left, a large black speech bubble with white quotation marks contains the text: “A commitment to a private jet tax sends a clear message: the super-rich will no longer get a free pass to pollute Scottish skies. Jamie Livingstone, Oxfam Scotland.”
🚨 BREAKING: at today’s #ScotBudget the Scottish Government announced a new tax on private jets, something we've been campaigning for.
The true test will be how tough the tax is: it must punitively punishes the pockets of private jet passengers raising millions for green projects.
