Alison Johnstone’s election comes on top of a record result for the Scottish Greens and is a further sign of how central Green politics now is to Scottish political debate
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Their future depends on it
Alison Johnstone on protecting Scotland’s wildlife and why you should vote Green this Thursday.
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Imagine if every park had one of these
The Archimedes Screw sounds like something from Greek mythology, but in fact it is a clever device that powers one of our city parks. Alison Johnstone reports…
With even the US is investing in its streetscapes – there’s no excuse for Scotland to be left behind on green infrastructure says Alison Johnstone.
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Unfinished business
If re-elected in May, Alison Johnstone aims to ban fox hunting for good.
Pension funds should invest in green energy production, house building and public transport improvements.
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Healthy, happy bairns
Alison Johnstone writes about Scottish Greens’ commitment to play-based learning at kindergarten for three to six year-olds before starting formal primary education.
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A special day for mountain hares
Alison Johnstone tells the story of the campaign to stop the unrestricted slaughter of Scotland’s mountain hares.
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Safe home, solid foundation
Investment in social housing should be a key part of a green recovery and will help tackle child poverty too, argues Alison Johnstone.
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Time to go wild
Can Scotland becomes the world’s first rewilding nation? Yes, and there’s no time to waste, says Alison Johnstone.
It’s time to reflect on the workers we value most, and pay them accordingly, says Alison Johnstone
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Safety First
As difficult as the latest months of restrictions have been, there are some reassuring things we can cling to argues Alison Johnstone.
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Natural decline
With one in nine species at threat of extinction in Scotland, the decline of our natural world shows no sign of slowing says Alison Johnstone.
Edinburgh needs a zero-tolerance approach to the deaths of cyclists and pedestrians on our roads, says Alison Johnstone
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Royal High School decision: at last
Alison Johnstone welcomes the long-awaited decision over the former Royal High School on Calton Hill.
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Tiers on the horizon
This week parliament is to debate the Scottish Government’s new five tier system of lockdowns. Alison Johnstone previews.
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Working for a fairer future
Hospitality workers need a better deal, says Alison Johnstone.
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Poverty and politics
Poverty is a result of political choices, says Alison Johnstone.
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Outdoor matters
Outdoor learning must be protected through the coronavirus crisis says Alison Johnstone.
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Extinction rebellion
David Attenborough’s Extinction documentary is yet another wake-up call, says Alison Johnstone.
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Flooding alert
Recent flooding in Edinburgh and Broxburn may be a foretaste of many such events if we are not serious about climate change, warns Alison Johnstone.
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Protecting and improving public health
Protecting and improving public health as restrictions are lifted must be a priority, says Alison Johnstone
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Safe and supported
Everyone has the right to feel safe and supported says Alison Johnstone.
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No reverse gear on homelessness
Improvements in homelessness in Edinburgh can’t be allowed to go into reverse, argues Alison Johnstone.
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A cultured city
2020 can provide an opportunity to rethink city space for cultural benefit says Alison Johnstone.
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Delivering on childcare
Alison Johnstone wants to see expansion in childcare back on track.
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Safer roads
The latest tragic deaths on Edinburgh roads and footways is yet another wake-up call says Alison Johnstone.
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Stay safe!
Public health in public places has to remain top priority, says Alison Johnstone.
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Getting schools back safely
More needs done to get schools up and running safely, says Alison Johnstone.
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A bolder Holyrood?
Universal Basic Income will be a test of Scotland’s appetite for the truly radical, says Alison Johnstone.
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Easing lockdown
Without much more regular testing, steps to ease lockdown are still making a journey into the unknown, claims Alison Johnstone.
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Edinburgh’s New Era
In many ways – from transport, to housing, to culture – Edinburgh can define a new era, writes Alison Johnstone.
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Four days a week?
Alison Johnstone welcomes growing support for the Green policy of a four day working week.
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Lockdown abuse
While living in lockdown may be hard for most people, for some it is downright dangerous says Alison Johnstone.
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Messaging mess
Alison Johnstone laments the failure of governments to give clear and consistent messages on the coronavirus pandemic.
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Business as usual – no thanks
There should be no going back to “business as usual” says Alison Johnstone.
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Transparency in a crisis
Governments must be clear, consistent and transparent with information, says Alison Johnstone.
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The virus which exposes inequality
Coronavirus has further exposed stark inequalities in our society says Alison Johnstone.
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From Coronavirus to Climate Crisis
The Climate emergency must be next crisis we tackle says Alison Johnstone.
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Locking down
Different people with different lives will experience this lockdown in different ways, reflects Alison Johnstone.