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SCCS response to Conservative’s pledge to maximise oil and gas extraction

Mike Robinson, chair of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, said: “The oil and gas sector has been declining for most of the last 20 years,...

Sep 02, 2025

2nd September 2025

From Fields to Families: Why Scotland Must Act on Climate

Blog by Carmen Martinez, Policy and Engagement Lead at Scottish Women’s Budget Group It was Christmas three years ago when I traveled...

Aug 26, 2025

26th August 2025

Reaction after summer storm Floris batters Scotland

Campaigners are calling for Scottish leaders to ramp up action to tackle climate change after Storm Floris battered Scotland and parts of...

Aug 05, 2025

5th August 2025

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE CLIMATE OPINION: MINISTERS NOW HAVE A DUTY TO ACT

The International Court of Justice, sitting in the Hague, has today issued a long-awaited landmark opinion, which sets out the obligations...

Jul 24, 2025

24th July 2025

Warmth, Wildfires and Weather Anomalies

Blog by Mike Robinson, Chair of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland Anyone still questioning the science of climate change clearly doesn’t read...

Jul 15, 2025

15th July 2025

Scottish Government plans to follow climate advisors recommended carbon budget levels – fast, fair and clear plan of action to reduce emissions is now needed

Today the Scottish Government has confirmed that, if approved by the Scottish Parliament, it will set new carbon budget levels in line with...

Jun 19, 2025

19th June 2025

Tackling the climate crisis and poverty together – what are the connections and what can we learn from our movements?

Becky Kenton-Lake, Coalition Manager at Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS), shares insights from a recent event jointly hosted by SCCS and...

Jun 06, 2025

6th June 2025

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland is recruiting a Press and Communications Lead

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS) is seeking an experienced Press and Communications Lead to play a key role in ensuring that the...

Jun 02, 2025

2nd June 2025

“They Didn’t Want to Listen”: The Parents Pushing Back Against Climate Inaction

Fatima Iftikhar is a mother of two teenage daughters and lives in Glasgow. She is Senior Project Lead for the grassroots organisation,...

May 26, 2025

26th May 2025

Advisors issue clear pathway to meet climate goals and urgent call for action

Today the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published advice to the Scottish Government on reaching its target of reaching net zero...

May 21, 2025

21st May 2025