Author Archives: Emilia Hanna

More ludicrous than lycra: stuck in the 80s

Posted on 8 December, 2011 by Emilia Hanna

I never thought that trying to save the world would involve donning blue eye-shadow, woolly leg warmers, and blindingly bright 1980s gear! Thanks to Friends of the Earth Scotland’s recent ‘video-shoot’ stunt, it did. Saturday morning saw a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Valuable work experience as an intern

Posted on 23 August, 2011 by Emilia Hanna

Last December, I graduated with a Masters in Environmental Law, but felt unemployable. What I needed was some hands-on work experience where I could see what environmental campaigners do, and have a go at campaigning myself. Continue reading →

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Campaigners get fired up over Leith Biomass power plant

Posted on 18 February, 2011 by Emilia Hanna

Yesterday (17 February) we got to meet local Leith residents, who are up in arms about Forth Energy’s plan to build a new power plant at the Leith Docks. The plant will burn millions of tonnes of imported wood and … Continue reading →

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