The people of the lesser developed countries have suffered so much. But there are those who try to change this sad situation. I give thanks to WDM and its work.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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9 November 2009
WDM reports from the People's G20 at St Andrews
11 October 2009
Danish Energy Giant performs u-turn on coal station in Scotland
8 October 2009
Kingsnorth victory deals serious blow for Hunterston coal fired power station plans
7 Sept 2009
WDM Scotland at the 2009 Take One Action Film Festival
10 July 2009
New report shows a cleaner greener energy future for Scotland is possible
June 2009
Arnold Schwarzeneggewr congratulates Scotland on our 'ambitious' climate change bill
25th May 2009
WDM Scotland calls for climate justice for Malawi, as MSPs prepare to vote on Scottish climate bill
26th March 2009
WDM present the Not Stupid Awards
5 February 2009
Campaigners warn of global refugees created by Scottish airport expansion
17 November 2008
WDM criticises proposal for new coal fired power station in Scotland
28 October 2008
Scottish Government respond to climate campaigner's demands
25 May 2008
Boom in Scots air travel set to bust emissions
ROCKETING POLLUTION caused by air travel from Scotland could wreck the government's attempts to cut the emissions that are disrupting the climate, according to a new study.
If the number of passengers flying from Scottish airports increases as predicted, emissions from planes could end up swamping those from all other sources - and sabotaging ministers' plans to reduce climate pollution 80% by 2050.
The revelation has reinforced campaigners' calls for aviation to be fully included in the forthcoming Scottish climate change bill. If it is not, they warn, the bill could be "completely ineffective".
Government projections suggest a massive increase in air traffic from the UK over the next 50 years. The World Development Movement (WDM), which campaigns against poverty in developing countries, has estimated what this means for passenger numbers in Scotland...
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