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Party leaders back more renewables for WWF's Earth Hour
Scotland’s political parties have pledged their support for renewable energy as part of our efforts to tackle climate change.
Ben Fogle backs fight to save Scottish marine lab
TV adventurer and WWF ambassador Ben Fogle has thrown his weight behind a campaign to prevent the closure of the internationally renowned marine research laboratory at Millport in the west of Scotland.
Plans for new build standards extremely disappointing
WWF Scotland expressed concern over the level of ambition in the 'Lower carbon buildings - a review of energy standards and guidance within Scottish building regulations' consultation launched today.
WWF Scotland – New Director announced
WWF-UK, one of the country's leading environmental charities, has today named Lang Banks as its new Director of WWF Scotland.
Braer oil disaster: WWF issues pollution warning
20 years after the country's worst oil spill, Scotland's marine environment remains at serious risk from new pollution, said WWF Scotland.
Energy & Scotland: “Make or Break” year for carbon capture
Scottish power station must secure UK carbon prize backing, says WWF
Scotland's marine wildlife put at risk as protection expires
Groups call for urgent resolution to protect vulnerable marine species and habitats
Scotland's local authorities in forest protection pledge
Majority of councils take steps to avoid use of illegal timber and paper products
Renewables: Scotland on track for best year ever
News that for the first three quarters of 2012, Scotland’s renewable electricity output was on track for the best year ever.
Scottish tidal power schemes offered £30M in European support
Projects off Skye and Islay to benefit from European support
Fuel Poverty: Welcome progress but more effort needed
Fuel poverty figures are continuing to rise, but at a slower rate than anticipated due to improved energy efficiency said WWF Scotland.
Doha Climate talks end: Scotland must show leadership
A lack of collective leadership and ambition marked the end of UN climate change talks in Doha, said Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS) today.
Nuclear Power: Hunterston ‘B’ given extention
Reacting to the news that the life of the Hunterston B nuclear power station is to be extended by seven years until 2023, with the potential of further extension,
UK Energy Bill: What it means for Scotland
Responding to the publication of the UK Energy Bill today, WWF Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to take steps to secure our renewables potential and ensure climate targets are not put at risk.
Holyrood inquiry backs Scotland's renewable future
Responding to the publication of the findings of the Scottish Parliament’s Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Renewable Energy Targets.
Windfarms: Scotland is 'right' on renewables, says WWF
Responding to comments by UK energy minister John Hayes, reported today in the Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail regarding onshore wind.
Homes: 'Watering down' new build measures not the answer
Responding to a call today by Homes for Scotland urging the Scottish Government to 'water down' measures to improve home energy efficiency targets.
New interim renewable target welcomed
Responding to the Scottish Government announcement at the RenewableUK conference in Glasgow of a new interim target that will see 50 per cent of Scotland’s electricity demand met from green power by 2015 .
New cash for warm homes welcomed
Responding to the announcement today that a further £6 million is being made available to help up to 10,000 extra Scottish households cut their energy bills this winter
Funding warning on pledge to make Scotland's homes more efficient and cut fuel poverty
The Scottish Government must dramatically increase the amount of money being put forward to improve the energy efficiency of our homes and also bring down fuel poverty levels.
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