Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True
The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.
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Claim Scottish Government has banned wood-burning stoves is Half True
Scotland’s climate strategy has led to significant policy changes in recent years. Homes and heating are part of the
Is Scotland achieving its climate targets?
The Scottish Government’s plan for achieving net zero includes targets to reduce total emissions each year, as well as
Claim Scotland is half way to net zero is True
Scotland is aiming to reach net zero climate emissions by 2045 in an effort to end its contribution to global
Glossary: Scotland and the Climate Crisis
The jargon around climate change can be confusing and alienating. As part of The Ferret’s climate fact checking series
Government accused of ‘greenwashing deal’ in support of Heathrow
The Scottish Government has adopted aviation industry claims that expanding Heathrow airport will not lead to increased emissions from Scotland,
The FFS Show Episode 19: the Just Transition and emissions targets
What is the Just Transition? And is the Scottish Government achieving it? These questions will be answered on episode 19
FFS explains: the A to Z of COP26
The COP26 summit in Glasgow can be overwhelming for those uninitiated in climate change jargon. Ferret Fact Service has tried