Campaigners protest Peterhead gas power station decision

Environmental campaigners staged a Halloween-themed protest outside Bute House in Edinburgh against the Scottish Government’s approval of a gas-fired power station at Peterhead. The Scottish Government said it remains committed to tackling climate change and that the decision considered potential impacts on communities, nature and cultural heritage.

• Campaigners gathered outside Bute House on Saturday to oppose approval of a new gas-fired power station at Peterhead.· 1 source
• Protesters wore Halloween-themed masks and displayed signs; Friends of the Earth Scotland called for climate solutions including warmer homes, reliable bus services and green jobs.· 1 source
• The Scottish Government said it is committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and cited potential effects on communities, nature and cultural heritage among its considerations.· 1 source