Why Scotland won’t take the soft option on climate
Holyrood’s climate change secretary Roseanna Cunningham talks ambition, electric cars, tree planting and Brexit
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Scotland is leading the UK on emissions cuts
Scotland is well ahead of its 2020 carbon target but more policies will be needed to sustain progress, say government advisers
Letters reveal Trump rants against Scottish offshore windfarm
Furious missives from golf magnate and US president-elect said wind power was useless and would ruin Scotland’s economy
UK opposition leaders urge climate policy rethink
NEWS: Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn say evident dangers of climate change should prompt Number 10 to reverse green cuts
Devolved powers for Scotland could boost low-carbon energy
NEWS: Scotland can continue its low carbon ambitions as part of a still-united UK, says climate organisation
To fight climate change, we in the UK are better together
COMMENT: An independent Scotland – or the rest of the UK it leaves behind – will not hold much sway at climate talks
Alex Salmond: Scotland will lead on climate change
NEWS: As Scotland heads into independence referendum, First Minister promises to take a lead on tackling climate change
Pentland Firth tidal stream could provide half Scotland’s energy
Installation of tidal turbines in water between mainland Scotland and Orkney could help government achieve 100% renewables by 2020
Putin promises to toughen stance on Arctic protests
Friday’s top 5: Greenpeace response is a warning says Russian president, Australia gets ready for its Direct Action Plan, and renewable energy in Scotland reaches new high
Salmond doubles Scottish climate justice fund to £6m
First Minister says Scotland’s government will ensure climate justice is a central pillar in the country’s policymaking process
Scots set to push climate justice agenda at landmark summit
Meeting to explore pathways to address climate change, but questions linger over country’s reliance on oil and gas revenues
Work begins on largest tidal energy project in Europe
A tidal energy project off the coast of Scotland could eventually provide enough electricity to power up to 42,000 homes
New radar technology could double number of UK wind farms
3D Holographic Radar can separate wind turbines from planes, making air traffic controllers’ jobs easier and reducing safety fears
Golf faces tough climate change adaptation drive
Golf courses around the world could be facing a bleak future unless they move quickly to introduce climate change adaptation strategies
Tidal energy could power half of Scotland
The Pentland Firth, often described as the Saudi Arabia of tidal energy, has the potential to provide half of Scotland’s electricity
NGOs question Scotland’s climate change plans
Group says there is too little detail on how laudable emissions reduction and clean energy targets will be met and how policies will be paid for
Scotland the brave reveals new climate targets
Ambitious new climate change policy measures announced including plans to cut emissions from electricity production by 80%
Climate Live: Glasgow’s disused mines to heat the city, African farmers find ways to tackle drought and Obama says climate change is “not a hoax”
Today’s headlines, Glasgow’s disused mines to heat the city, African farmers find ways to tackle drought and Obama says climate change is “not a hoax”.
VIDEO: Independent Scotland would push for progress at UN climate talks
Energy Minister praises work towards country’s 100% renewable energy target that he says could spur action from other nations.
China and Chile look to mimic Scottish energy innovation
Wave and tidal power technology gaining traction in Scotland as renewable targets loom.
The week in climate change: Five things we learnt
RTCC takes a look back over at the big headlines this week to see what lessons can be learnt.
Comment: World can learn from Scotland’s approach to Climate Justice
Chris Hegarty, Christian Aid’s Senior Policy Advisor for Scotland writes for RTCC about the bold moves the country took last week and the need for the country to continue to be a strong leader in the future.