Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth Scotland is an independent Scottish charity with a network of thousands of members and supporters and active local groups. The organisation is part of Friends of the Earth International, the largest grassroots environmental network in the world; uniting nearly 80 national member groups covering every continent and more than two million supporters globally. The organisation campaigns for environmental justice - no less than a decent environment for all and no more than a fair share of the Earth’s resources for everyone. For more information see: www.foe-scotland.org.uk

Stan Blackley, Chief Executive, Friends of the Earth Scotland, on RGI

Stan Blackley, Chief Executive, Friends of the Earth Scotland, by Friends of the Earth

"Scotland has challenging carbon emissions reduction targets to meet and a key role to play in the European renewables revolution. It may be a small country, but Scotland is well placed both politically and geographically to help lead activity to develop and deploy the technologies required to increase the amount of electricity produced from renewable sources and help tackle climate change. We need to ensure that the electricity produced from our wind, waves and water reaches centres of demand and is both reliable and secure and so new infrastructure will be required. In planning and building this new infrastructure, we must ensure that we minimise its social and environmental impacts, and I am pleased that the RGI is facilitating and leading the debate on how this can be achieved."

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