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Blown away: following the money in Scotlandʼs onshore wind sector
The Centre for Local Economies published a new report last week on the potential benefits for Scotland's communities as the wind energy sector expands. By Julian Boys, Oliver Chan, and Emmet Kiberd,…
Landmark Moment for Climate Justice’: UN General Assembly Backs Historic World Court Climate Ruling
The International Court of Justice, the world’s top court, ruled last year that government actions driving climate change are illegal and that states are required under international laws to reduce emissions, prevent…
Palestine Action: why the High Court ruled against the government, and what it means for the future of protest
The High Court has ruled that the UK government’s proscription of the group Palestine Action was unlawful. This is a welcome decision for advocates of free speech and the right to protest,…
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A landmark victory for our oceans: the Global Ocean Treaty comes to life
The Global Ocean Treaty entered into force on 17th January 2026. The Treaty is now international law – the most significant victory for ocean protection and restoration. Greenpeace has been campaigning for…
Scottish Parliament to advance the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
The Institute of Commonwealth Studies has welcomed a landmark vote yesterday (5rh February 2026) by the Scottish Parliament to advance the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill, placing Scotland on track to become the first…
A new beginning for Arran Community Council?
I first wrote about Community for Voice for Arran in January 2024 prompted following discussions on the Arran Development Plan in that there were 3 strands with three groups looking at the…
Thoughts On These Dark Autumn Evenings
APPENDIX for further interest • British Overseas Territories o Gibraltar o Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Helena Ascension Tristan da Cunha
A Post Script (PS) to Thoughts On These Dark Autumn Evenings
Bregman pleads to mobilise against the big tech companies; don’t trust AI “Just look at what the first wave of big tech has already done to us” he writes “literacy and numeracy…
Read Palestine Week
News from Publishers for Palestine: Join us for this year’s READ PALESTINE WEEK, November 29th - December 5th 2025 Read Palestine Week is seven days when people around the world read –…
Council budget consultation open til December 19th
Realigning the level of teaching resource across North Ayrshire schools Reducing Pupil Support Assistant hours to align with pupil rolls in mainstream schools Increasing charges at Arran Outdoor Education Centre Streamlining the…
Prototype Dwelling Demonstrates Affordable Housing Alternative
A prototype sustainable dwelling is nearing completion on Arran, demonstrating that comfortable, healthy homes can be built affordably using local materials and simple construction methods. The 7.5m x 5m timber-frame structure uses…