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Scots Vote 77% for Carbon Tax as Scientists Warn Crisis

5/8/2026

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Free screenings of “The People’s Emergency Briefing” film in the United Kingdom share scientists’ November parliamentary warnings and summarize a briefing by ten scientists who said the climate and nature crises are more urgent than expected.
Scottish citizens’ assembly voted 77% in favor of a carbon tax and dividend scheme.
James Collis, chair of Citizens’ Climate Europe, urges new homes to include solar panels, air-source heat pumps and 10kW batteries.

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Free screenings of “The People’s Emergency Briefing” film in the United Kingdom share scientists’ November parliamentary warnings and summarize a briefing by ten scientists who said the climate and nature crises are more urgent than expected.
Scottish citizens’ assembly voted 77% in favor of a carbon tax and dividend scheme.
James Collis, chair of Citizens’ Climate Europe, urges new homes to include solar panels, air-source heat pumps and 10kW batteries.