UK election and the climate emergency
The election on 12 December must make the climate emergency top priority, says Kate Nevens. In these charged political times it is not easy…
Immigration and asylum: where’s the compassion, dignity, respect for human rights?
Kate Nevens, the Scottish Greens candidate for Edinburgh South and Elaine Gunn, Green candidate for Edinburgh West on why compassion, dignity and human rights…
A troubled Christmas market
Green MSP Alison Johnstone on a troubled Christmas Market. Many readers will have seen photos circulating on social media of scaffolding balancing precariously on…
Backing frontline health staff
Green MSP Alison Johnstone, praises the outstanding work of frontline health workers. I attended the Scottish Health Awards last week, which left me in…
A week of work placement with Green councillors
School climate striker and musician Josie Law explains why working for a week at Edinburgh city chambers was the perfect opportunity for her work…
We demand equality!
This year’s “equal pay day” is 14th November, Green candidate in Edinburgh East Claire Miller tells us why it’s important.
Making progress on Citizens Income
Alison Johnstone welcomes progress on Citizens Basic Income. As the cost of living rises each year, social security payments should increase at least by…
Saving Gorgie City Farm
Alison Johnstone argues for a secure future for Gorgie City Farm. I’ve spent my life in Edinburgh, and while I’m older than Gorgie City…
Dental health for all
Alison Johnstone calls for more action to improve dental health in the most disadvantaged areas. The National Dental Inspection Programme report published last week…
Challenging urban creep
The scale of loss of garden space to car parking or hard surfacing should give us all pause for thought, says Steve Burgess.
Getting rid of LOBO loans
Edinburgh has joined a number of councils in England in saying no to controversial “LOBO” loans. Gavin Corbett explains. The world of local authority…
Plastic seas
Edinburgh can lead the way in reversing the rising tide in plastic says Alison Johnstone. This September, I once again took part in the…
Of Archimedes Screws
An exciting new renewable energy project at Edinburgh’s Saughton Park nods to the past and signposts the future, says Gavin Corbett It was one…
A sporting chance for all
Gavin Corbett welcomes commitment to improve the condition of sports pitches in the capital but argues that more needs done to increase pitch availability…
The Edinburgh Sick Kids Debacle
The public interest, not private shareholders, needs to drive hospital design says Alison Johnstone. I, like many others, was dismayed to learn last Wednesday…
Climate strikes: actions and words
Edinburgh’s treatment of school climate strikers shows actions out of step with words, argues Steve Burgess. This week Edinburgh has been rolling out the…
Stopping the Amazon burning
The footage of thousands of fires burning across the rainforests of Brazil and neighbouring countries has been distressing on so many levels, argues Alison…
Making Eco-tourism real
What does it mean for Edinburgh to embrace “sustainable” tourism, asks Claire Miller.
Managing weeds
It’s time to get out of spraying weeds with herbicides, argues Alison Johnstone. Edinburgh City Council has just completed consultation on its Low Emission…
Leadership in a climate emergency
Edinburgh’s Green councillor group has elected two new co-convenors for the year ahead: Melanie Main and Alex Staniforth reflect on what matters in political…
Listening to young people on the climate emergency
Young people are right to demand action on climate breakdown, says Mary Campbell.
Bridge8 hub: canal social enterprise
Edinburgh’s Canal Champion, Gavin Corbett, profiles Bridge8 hub, a social enterprise operating on the Union Canal. First opened in 1822, the Union Canal winds…
Education committee: pupils, parents and churches
It’s time to hear more voices on council education committees, says Mary Campbell.
Scotland at the heart of Europe
Chas Booth looks ahead to the European elections on 23 May.
European Election 2019: making it count
Green councillor Melanie Main argues that European elections should be an investment for the long term. On 23 May voters here in Edinburgh, and…
Tory Carbon myths
Tory claims about their performance on carbon emissions need to be taken with a pinch of salt argues Steve Burgess. Over the last few…
From Antarctica to Leith Walk
Lorna Slater explains why a trip to Antarctica has given her extra determination to tackle climate change back home.
Vote for the Planet
Lorna Slater, Green candidate in the Leith Walk ward by-election, on why we need Greens in government at all levels.
Leith Walk: the greenest ward in Scotland?
Green by-election candidate Lorna Slater highlights her top 10 favourite things about Leith Walk and the surrounding area. I’ve lived in Leith Walk Ward…
Completing the tram to Newhaven
Edinburgh City Council this week decides whether or not to complete the Edinburgh tram line to Newhaven. Transport spokesperson Cllr Chas Booth explains why…