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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland

@sccscot.bsky.social
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We are a diverse coalition of over 70 civil society organisations campaigning together for climate action and justice in Scotland.

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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 11h
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland will be joining! 🙌 #climateshocks #adaptation #climateaction|
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The UK Government recognises that climate change is a national security threat. They are putting £330m more towards solutions. But they also need to stop contributing to the problem. That means ruling out new oil and gas and maintaining EV targets, at the very least. @heidialexander.bsky.social
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
'Parliament votes to pause hyperscale data centre applications until guidance is in place AND all are to be required to do Environmental Impact Assessments.' A huge step in the right direction 🙌 Read more on @aprscotland.bsky.social's full press release: aprs.scot/press-releas...
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Parliament votes to pause data centre applications until guidance is in place - Action to Protect Rural Scotland
Parliament votes to pause hyperscale data centre applications until guidance is in place AND all are to be required to
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
SCCS Chair Mike Robinson spoke to the Scottish Parliament today about the Rural Support Plan, and how it's not delivering for climate, nor for the farmers and crofters who need support to become more resilient to droughts, floods, and other impacts of climate change. #stopclimatechaos #agriculture
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Tomorrow, Wed 16th September, MSPs will finally vote on a moratorium on hyperscale AI data centres. Email your MSPs through the @foescot.bsky.social page below to tell them that this moratorium can't come soon enough! #datacentres #climatechange #scotland act.foe.scot/data-centre-...
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Urge your MSPs to vote to stop AI data centres
🚨Urgent! Email your MSPs now to vote in favour a moratorium in the Scottish Parliament on Wed 16 September.
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Welcome @2050climategroup.bsky.social as the newest Stop Climate Chaos Scotland member! Since 2014, 2050 Climate Group has been working to empower Scotland’s Young Leaders to lead action on tackling our climate crisis. #stopclimatechaos #scotland #climateaction
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Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Great turnout to demand better buses at the Scottish Parliament today! 🚌 Thanks to passengers who came from across Scotland & to MSPs who joined the rally. 🪧 The time has come to put public transport back in public hands! 🤝 @getglasgowmoving.org @sccscot.bsky.social @betterbusesspt.bsky.social
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three people in foreground with smaller signs saying 'get bus franchising done' and 'better buses for strathclyde'Large group of 40-50 people outside Scottish Parliament with various better bus banners, handmade signs and flags.
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colin-hattersley.bsky.social @colin-hattersley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Better Buses now: Passengers united at the Scottish parliament yesterday to demand a “better buses bill” from Scotland’s Transport Minister Stephen Flynn and MSPs. With @sccscot.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org @foescot.bsky.social
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We're calling on the Scottish Government to bring forward their promises for #betterbuses! Yesterday, protesters took to the streets outside Holyrood to demand better buses across Scotland. Here's how it went 👇 www.stopclimatechaos.scot/get-on-board...
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Get on board: how to make Scotland’s buses better - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Campaigners are calling for better buses across Scotland, with impro % ved services, local control and public ownership.
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A relief to see that ‘tackling the climate emergency’ is still one of @scottishgov.bsky.social's top four priorities, but detail is thin They nodded at: - #WarmHomes - #BetterBuses - #CommunityEnergy - #PrivateJetTax But this is just the tip of the iceberg... www.gov.scot/publications...
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Programme for Government 2026 to 2031
This Programme for Government lasts for five years. The focus of this programme for government is eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling the climate emergency, delivering high qualit...
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
How can we cope with the coming longer and colder nights without locking ourselves into yet more years of reliance on volatile and polluting fossil fuels the planet can't afford us to burn? @existinghomes.bsky.social has some important suggestions for the Scottish Government:
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Thanks for reading our thread today! Here's our blog about why Scottish Government should prioritise improving ordinary people's lives while tackling the climate crisis: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/programme-fo... We hope to see some of these proposals in their 5 year plan very soon. 🤞
A large purple banner is held by a big group of people, in front of a modern building, on grass, under a cloudy blue sky.
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The private jet tax could raise millions. It could fund an emergency insulation programme, better buses or community-owned energy. The biggest polluters should pay the most towards tackling climate change and protecting the vulnerable from its impacts. #PolluterPaysPrinciple #ClimateJustice
Photo looking upward at a narrow house with pale panelling, with a blue sky above with white contrails across it. Text says "Spend Private Jet Tax on tackling poverty & climate change"
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The super rich criss-cross the globe in private jets, while many people can’t afford to heat their homes. This inequality *must* be reduced, as part of a #justtransition. We need a strong private jet tax, set at least 10x higher than current air tax, to support #climatejustice.
Photo of the inside of a plane, with tan-coloured leather seats, facing one another, and round windows on the right. The cockpit is visible in front. The text reads "Increase tax on private jets x 10"
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Data centres for AI could more than double Scotland's total electricity use. If it’s really Scotland’s Energy, why let big tech use so much of the renewable electricity we need for our homes, our transport, our industry? We need a moratorium on hyperscale data centres. @stephengethins.bsky.social
Image of a warehouse or factory with metal bars on either side of a walkway, and a metal grid above. Text says "Press pause on energy-guzzling AI Data Centres."
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If it's Scotland's Energy, prove it! Ordinary people should feel the benefit of Scotland's renewables wealth. The ScotWind wealth fund should seed fund #communityownership of energy, land, community hubs, pubs and other assets. @ourpower.scot @cescotland.bsky.social @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social
Photo of many wind turbines on beige and purple land, with cloudy blue sky and a rolling hill behind, and trees in the foreground. Text says "ScotWind Wealth Fund to support community ownership".
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Bus routes are being cut across Scotland under private ownership. Scottish Government should ✅ fast-track franchising so bus services can be ✅ brought back under local public control, with ✅ minimum service guarantees for rural areas. @betterbusesspt.bsky.social @foescot.bsky.social
A blurry photo of a bus with car headlights, with spires from old buildings in the background. Text says "Bring buses back under local control".
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
All of Scotland needs a £2 bus fare cap by May: the end of this Parliament year. England's will be in place in January! Many people on lower incomes rely on buses. Others want to leave the car at home but need encouragement. This is a no-regrets way to reduce cost of living & climate impact. 🚌
Photo of a road with several double-decker buses on it, and traffic cones. Wording says "£2 bus fare cap across Scotland by May 2027"
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Scotland can speed up the switch to ✅ cleaner heating systems ✅ lower/stable bills ✅ better health Funding must target those who need it most, so that *everyone* can benefit. @povertyalliance.org @wwfscotland.bsky.social @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social @changeworks.bsky.social @cemvo.bsky.social
Photo of a white and grey cat lying on a radiator, stretching out. Text on the image says: "Healthier heating & stable bills for all - not just the rich"
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Scotland needs an emergency insulation programme to ✅ bring down energy bills ✅ cut climate emissions from homes People experiencing #fuelpoverty must be prioritised for funding @povertyalliance.org @wwfscotland.bsky.social @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social @changeworks.bsky.social @cemvo.bsky.social
Photo of pink insulation on a vertical wall, with a person in blue jumpsuit and orange gloves kneeling down and putting their hand through the insulation. Text on the images says: Emergency insulation programme to end fuel poverty
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Think Scottish Government should do more to improve ordinary people's lives *and* tackle the #climate crisis? Like & share our🧵if you want action on this. Read our blog on what should be in the 5-year plan (Programme for Government) 👉 www.stopclimatechaos.scot/programme-fo...
A large group of people standing outside on grass, in front of a modern building. Many people hold up placards. In the crowd there is someone dressed in a fluffy panda costume and someone in a cargo bike basket.
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Small victory: Scottish Government must now be notified of AI data centre planning applications, so they can monitor the impact. www.gov.scot/news/data-ce... This is a good step, but we need a moratorium on these energy-guzzling giants until they are properly regulated. @aprscotland.bsky.social
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
“The devastating effects of climate breakdown are being seen – and felt – everywhere we turn” Climate of the 20th century has “gone”, Met Office says. The Scottish Government must urgently bring in measures that will slash emissions and improve lives www.stopclimatechaos.scot/burning-foss...
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Burning fossil fuels is setting fire to the world – and our future - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Climate change has been described as the greatest threat humanity has ever faced. Burning coal, oil and gas has been identified as the key driver of global warming. The root of our biggest problems co...
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Get on board 🚌 The ScotGov must go further and faster on public transport. Nationwide £2 bus fare cap is first stop en route to free bus travel for all Scots. This will help people access healthcare, work and leisure, cut bills and tackle emissions www.stopclimatechaos.scot/next-stop-a-...
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Next stop … a brighter future - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Scotland should make bus travel free, fast and accessible and bring services into public or community ownership, alongside efforts to increase active travel and reduce car use.
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Join us on the 2nd September outside the Scottish Parliament to make some noise for #betterbuses!
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Scottish Government recognises "significant effect on the environment" of planned AI data centre, and sets requirement for EIA. This must become standard for all hyperscale data centre applications! 💪 @aprscotland.bsky.social @ercscot.bsky.social www.thenational.scot/news/2643165... #datacentres
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Scottish Government rules environmental report needed for Edinburgh AI data centre
THE Scottish Government has ruled a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for an AI data centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Great to see Burnham's new £2 bus fare cap. Now we need this delivered in Scotland, as a step towards free bus travel & public control. But we wholly object to funding this from the Energy Security budget & global climate justice. Taxes should be reformed so that big polluters fund climate action!
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We welcome the appointment of Miatta Fahnbulleh as Sec State for Energy Security and further progress towards clean, home-grown energy. Cutting VAT on electricity bills is a good start, but breaking the link with the volatile gas market is essential for lower, stable bills long term. #breakthelink
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Congratulations to Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister. We welcome his promise to put 'people at the heart of everything' and 'bring back hope'. Only a fast, fair and funded move to renewables will protect people from extreme heat, lower energy bills, create green jobs. #AndyBurnham
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New SCCS member welcome: Climate Connect Perth and Kinross! Climate Connect Perth & Kinross is a collaboration to connect those who are, or would like to be, involved in climate action in their communities across Perth & Kinross in Scotland. www.climateconnect.scot
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
SCCS are delighted to introduce Amanda Grimm, our new Advocacy Lead! Read more about the SCCS team: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/our-team/
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
"These numbers are stark confirmation that action taken by Scottish Ministers to tackle climate breakdown has been nowhere near strong enough or fast enough." Read our comments on today's Scottish greenhouse gas emissions data on BBC News #climate #politics #scotland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Scotland's climate emissions fall slightly as progress slows
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
"My message is simple: do one thing. We are a planet of billions of people. If every person did one thing, the impact would be enormous." Interesting interview from @unep.org in the lead up to #WorldEnvironmentDay
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
#TaxJusticeScotland
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ECIU @eciu.net · 28/05/2026
🔎 34.8C The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, broke the highest May temperature that, until Monday, stood at 32.8C reached in 1922 and 1944, the Met Office said at around 5pm. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/hom...
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
If 'it's Scotland's energy', prove it! Watch the Scottish Parliament debate at 2:30pm today to stay informed: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet... #politics #scotland #climatechange #renewables #scotlandsenergy #energy
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Think today's @ofgem.gov.uk price cap announcement is unfair? By combining more clean, renewable and locally produced electricity with better-insulated homes, governments can make energy more affordable, greener, and more resilient to global shocks 💪🍃 #makegreenfair @fuelpovertyaction.bsky.social
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Last week, Dr Mike Robinson, chair of SCCS, wrote to the re-appointed First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social, to re-emphasise the critical steps that must be taken for his government to create a fairer, healthier, greener Scotland: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/wp-content/u... #climatechange #scotland
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Climate action: "the question is no longer whether to act, but how to deliver" - Emily Sutton, SCCS board member www.stopclimatechaos.scot/fast-effecti...
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Fast, effective action is more important than ever to keep Scotland on track to hit climate goals - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Climate action - delivery is crucial
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social on appointment as Scotland's new Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing. Scotland's climate coalition is looking forward to collaborating on key issues
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to Stephen Flynn MSP on appointment as Scotland's new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport. Scotland's climate coalition is looking forward to collaborating on key issues
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to Gillian Martin MSP on appointment as Scotland's new Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs. SCCS is looking forward to working together again on important environmental issues 🌍
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to @jennygilruth.bsky.social on appointment as Scotland's deputy first minister. Scotland's climate coalition is looking forward to working with the new Scottish Government
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Scotland's climate coalition welcomes the election of Kenneth Gibson MSP as the new @presidingofficer.parliament.scot
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Congratulations @johnswinney.bsky.social on election as First Minister - Scotland's climate coalition is looking forward to collaborating on policies that will benefit people and the environment 🌍 #climateaction #justtransition #scottishparliament
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Healthy nature is crucial for a habitable climate. Get involved with SCCS member @scotlink.bsky.social's demonstration on the 4th of June! See you there ⬇
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The dust settles... and now what? SCCS congratulates all MSPs elected in last week's Scottish Parliament election. With a clear majority in favour of commitment to climate action, our new parliament must now unite on delivery. Scotland has spoken. Time to act! #scottishelection #climate
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The largest of the hyperscale #AI #datacentres currently proposed in Scotland would require the energy equivalent of a half of the country's peak demand! Read our full briefing and recommendations for the new Scottish Parliament👇 www.stopclimatechaos.scot/wp-content/u... @aprscotland.bsky.social
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
SCCS has joined 40+ charities to push for urgent help from government as energy bills set to go up further
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End Fuel Poverty Coalition @endfuelpoverty.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🟡 Shell posted £5.07bn. 🟢 BP reported £2.4bn, more than double last year. 🔴 Equinor made £7.19bn. 🔵 TotalEnergies posted £4bn. Every one of these profits is being driven by rising oil and gas prices in the wake of the Iran war. The same war that is pushing household bills up in July. [2/3]
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