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Half of Brits are confused by numbers and statistics, say experts
Figures from Experian claim that Brits digest information more easily in picture or video form and that more than half…
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$23trn held by top 100 asset owners ‘key’ to achieving net zero goals
According to TAI, pension funds remain the biggest group of asset owners worldwide accounting for over 58% of assets, followed…
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Lanarkshire MSP welcomes extra funding to help households save on heating bills
East Kilbride MSP Collette Stevenson has welcomed extra financial support to help people save on heating bills this winter. It…
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Millions of Brits don’t believe own actions will help fight climate change
Over a third of Brits believe global warming is the biggest issue facing the world today – but nearly half…
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Glasgow’s elephant in the room: $1tn a year for emerging markets
The financial sector’s pledges at the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow rightly came under intense scrutiny. But amid all…
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Striking new sculpture symbolises everlasting hope for Lanarkshire locals
A striking new sculpture dominating the South Lanarkshire skyline aims to reflect the scale of the climate emergency and serve…
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Lanarkshire activists inspire world delegates at COP26
A group of Lanarkshire activists have inspired world delegates after speaking at COP26. The Dovesdale Action Group, who have been…
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Team of 300 scientists spend year in Arctic to find answers to climate crisis
The £122million MOSAiC project – dubbed “the modern climate science equivalent of going to the moon” – was funded by…
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Nuclear power must be ‘part of the mix’ as Scotland moves away from fossil fuels
Nuclear power could help Scotland end its reliance on fossil fuels and ease the cost of living crisis, Anas Sarwar…
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Here’s how Wall Street has already captured the climate-change movement, this critic says.
It really hasn’t been a great year for the environment. Not only have been there forest fires and flooding blamed…
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No10 deny Boris Johnson is suing paper that claimed he made jibe about his wife
Downing Street said the claim the PM said he had ‘buyer’s remorse’ after his marriage to Carrie was ‘completely untrue’…
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Prince Charles and Camilla fascinated as they are shown around Great Pyramids
Prince Charles and Camilla are in Egypt as part of their four-day royal tour to the Middle East and the…
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Partner Insight: Inaction on climate change is not an option for investors
We now know that the world risks a grim future even if the global economy is decarbonised rapidly, according to…
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Papal ambassador’s visit to Coatbridge during COP26
Coatbridge gave the warmest of welcomes to the Pope’s representative in Britain for a special day of events and celebrations…
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Council aims to reduce annual energy and water consumption in buildings
A new commitment by North Lanarkshire Council will see it aim to reduce its energy and water consumption in operational…
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Lanarkshire college students prepare lunch fit for presidents – past and present
Hospitality students from South Lanarkshire College served lunch fit for presidents at COP26. The East Kilbride -based professional cookery, bakery…
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Nicola Sturgeon says Cambo oil field should not be green-lit
The controversial Cambo oil field off the coast of Shetland should not be given the go-ahead, Nicola Sturgeon has said.…
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An audience with AXA IM’s Marco Morelli: ‘Saying you’ll be net zero by 2050 is not enough’
“How are you with heights?” comes a question during my meeting with AXA Investment Managers’ executive chair Marco Morelli. It is…
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Cameron House evacuated after ‘threatening message’ amid specialist cops probe
Guests at Cameron House Hotel, which housed world leaders during the Cop26 conference, had to be evacuated due to a…
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COP26: World leaders agree climate change deal but coal phaseout text ‘watered down’
The Glasgow deal, reached after two weeks of hard-fought negotiations, included rules for a global carbon market and financial commitments…
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Entirely possible that we’ll see low interest rates forever, asset manager says
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Erin Scott |…
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Dundee cops launch major protest survey showcasing ‘human rights’ commitment
Police in Dundee have launched a protest survey following recent COP26 demonstrations in the city. The force is keen to…
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East Kilbride Task Force make impassioned climate change plea in wake of COP26
A task force set up to build a brighter future for East Kilbride has called for the community to embrace…
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Boris Johnson says COP26 in Glasgow has ‘sounded death knell for coal’
Boris Johnson said the COP26 conference in Glasgow “sounded the death knell for coal power” despite the watering down of…
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Boris Johnson Claims Cop26 ‘Sounded Death Knell For Coal Power’
Boris Johnson claimed last night’s Cop26 agreement “sounded the death knell for coal power” amid criticism the deal did not…
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Lanarkshire artist makes her mark about climate change with new COP26 designs
A Rutherglen artist is hoping to help start a conversation about climate change with striking new artwork. Three new designs…
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South Lanarkshire College are cheerleaders for climate change during COP26
South Lanarkshire College became a hive of activity as the UN climate change conference COP26 kicked off in Glasgow. Staff…
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Climate activists hold ‘funeral’ at Necropolis to mark ‘death’ of COP26 talks
Eco warriors are holding a ‘funeral ceremony’ today to mark what they see as the ‘failure’ of COP26. Extinction Rebellion…
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Edinburgh Castle’s impact on environment calculated thanks to new app
Edinburgh Castle has carbon emissions equal to 348 UK homes, it has emerged. The historic site’s impact on the environment…
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Range Rover mum who drove into Insulate Britain protesters starts clothing line
Sherrilyn Speid, 34, made headlines in October when she attempted to run over climate change protesters from Insulate Britain after…
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COP26 deadline missed as countries fail to reach agreement at conference
COP26 talks are set to drag on for another day after countries failed to agree a final deal at the…
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Rathbone Greenbank’s Day: ‘We need to try harder, but we are on the right track’
As we enter the final hours of COP26, was this summit a success or a failure? I think it is…
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COP26: New draft weakens language on fossil fuel phaseout
But the substance in this draft is weaker than the previous one, using watered down language, some of which can be…
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COP26 and the future of M&A
As expected, COP26 was big on policy pledges to address climate change and promote sustainability. While there were positive steps…
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Inside fight to make Premier League clubs sustainable and follow COP26 agenda
On the face of things, the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference feels pretty far removed from the Premier League. While…
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Cops thank thousands who descended on Glasgow for Cop26 for ‘positive experience
Scots cops have thanked the thousands who travelled to Glasgow for Cop26 for ‘such a positive experience’ for their officers.…
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COP26: China and US agree to boost climate co-operation in surprise pledge
The world’s two biggest emitters,who had been trading insults for the first week of the conference, unveiled on Wednesday evening…
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U.N. chief tells COP26 that global warming goal is on ‘life support’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 F) is “on life support”…
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Lanarkshire council’s housing improvement programme earns efficiency award
An improvement programme for council houses across North Lanarkshire has been recognised at Scotland’s energy efficiency awards. The scheme by…
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5 Checks To See If You’ve Been Greenwashed By A ‘Sustainable’ Product
When you’re trying to buy products that don’t contribute towards climate change, words like “sustainable” or “eco-friendly” on packaging can…
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Gas tycoon who funded Kwarteng re-election sees shares soar amid energy crisis
Exclusive: While ordinary Brits struggle to pay their energy bills, Majid Jafar’s UAE-listed Dana Gas has seen shares soar in…
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Police arrest 70 Cop26 activists but praise majority of peaceful protestors
Cops have arrested 70 people amid Glasgow Cop26 protests, but praised the vast majority of activists for their peaceful actions.…
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COP26: Johnson urges world leaders to go further in global warming fight
The Prime Minister returned to Scotland by train earlier today (10 November) – a week after being criticised for flying…
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XR activists camped through the night outside banking giant’s headquarters
Extinction Rebellion activists camped through the night outside the Glasgow headquarters of US banking giant JP Morgan in a ’24…
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City tree planting drive to give people a break from urban life and purify air
The planting of trees in cities will be a huge part of addressing climate change and the National Trust’s Plant…
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Nicola Sturgeon urges Boris Johnson to stay in Glasgow ‘as long as necessary’
Nicola Sturgeon has urged Boris Johnson to remain in Glasgow for as long as it takes to secure a meaningful…
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Draft U.N. climate pact calls for coal and subsidy phaseout as oil escapes direct mention
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Negotiators at the United Nations climate talks are considering a draft decision that highlights “alarm and…
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Draft COP26 climate agreement published – warning more is needed to save planet
The first draft of a ‘cover decision’ at the climate summit in Glasgow has been published, as Boris Johnson dashes…
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The voices of women must be listened to during the climate change movement
The kinds of issues being debated at COP26 can sometimes feel detached from everyday life. Most people instinctively understand the…
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‘For all the talk and spin Cop26 won’t help the real victims of climate change’
Last week a COP26 march made its way through Glasgow’s Govan to protest militarisation and its profiteering from climate change.…
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