📢 We're moving away from Bluesky From 18 May, we'll be concentrating our efforts on Instagram and LinkedIn, where we can share more in-depth stories and resources. Please follow us there ⬇️ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ercscot/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/envi...

📢 We're moving away from Bluesky From 18 May, we'll be concentrating our efforts on Instagram and LinkedIn, where we can share more in-depth stories and resources. Please follow us there ⬇️ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ercscot/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/envi...

Do you work in climate advocacy? Our friends at Stop Climate Chaos Scotland are looking for a new Advocacy Lead to join their team ⬇️

We are rapidly growing our #FossilFreeLaw student network, challenging law firms to take bold action on the climate crisis and decline work on behalf of the oil & gas industry. Our blog provides an update on the campaign & explains why action now is so important: www.ercs.scot/blog/fossil-...

Our friends at @amnestyscotland.bsky.social have created a new digital action tool to contact your MSP candidates & call on them to support a #HumanRightsBill in the next Scottish Parliament. With our rights under attack, it's critical that we make our voices heard: tinyurl.com/mwvr2vn2

Sewage sludge containing PFAS, microplastics and pharmaceuticals is still being spread on the land that grows our food 🌱 A new joint briefing with @ercscot.bsky.social urges that the regulations should be strengthened to keep us safe from these harmful contaminants… 👇 fidra.org.uk/download/sew...

ERCS and @fidrango.bsky.social are calling for a moratorium on sewage sludge spreading on agricultural land amid increasing concerns about risks to the environment and human health. Read our joint briefing to learn about the risks and our recommendations: www.ercs.scot/news/the-ris...

Community beach clean. This postcard is about sewage pollution at Blackwaterfoot Beach (Isle of Arran), written by Megan Hamill. ➡️ Read the full postcard in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Join us on #WorldWaterDay 22 March to send a clear message to the Scottish Government: Rivers are not sewers. Seas are not sewers. Sewage pollution doesn’t just wash away with water, it needs action. ➡️ Participate in Edinburgh & take action anywhere in Scotland: www.ercs.scot/news/clean-u...

This postcard is by Loanhead Community Garden, near the River North Esk in Midlothian. ➡️ Read the full postcard in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Did you know that we have our own law firm? Since 2021, ERCS has ran Scotland’s only free legal advice service in environmental law. This year, we opened our own law firm which will also now, in some cases, offer representation in court and other legal processes. www.ercs.scot/get-advice/

Save the date for Sea Scotland 2026...and it’s our 10th birthday! 🎉 More details, including this year’s Sea Scotland youth event, coming soon. @youth4seas.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social @howellmarine.bsky.social @faunaflora.bsky.social 📸 NatureScot

Do you know what our recommendations are for securing environmental rights in Scotland? Tomorrow, our Advocacy Officer Benji Brown will join @aprscotland.bsky.social to discuss our Advocacy Manifesto and barriers to environmental justice. 📅 7-8.30pm, 10/03 🎟️ Book: aprs.scot/accessing-en...

Community activists have been raising the alarm about toxic sewage sludge spreading for over two decades. With @fidrango.bsky.social, we're calling for a moratorium on sludge spreading on agricultural land while the risks and alternatives are investigated.

Our webinar with Environmental Human Rights Defenders is back! ➡️ Hear from Defenders from Guatemala, Colombia & West Africa who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment. 📆 Tuesday 24 March, 5.30-7pm 🎟️ Free, book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...

We hosted our inaugural #FossilFreeLaw student gathering in Glasgow last Saturday, to roaring success! We had great participation from law students across Scotland, who came together to learn, network & develop strategy for the Fossil Free Law campaign. Get involved: www.ercs.scot/fossil-free-...

It was a pleasure to attend the @scalliance.bsky.social #LocalPeopleLeading2026 event at Scottish Parliament. An important day to highlight how critical community wealth building is and how investment beyond short-term project grants is needed.

This postcard is by Rosanna Rabaeijs, about sewage pollution in the River Almond at Cramond. ➡️ Add yours to our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

With #DirtyBusiness, the sewage scandal in England is making headlines - but pollution from sewer overflows is also a problem in Scotland. ➡️ Sign the petition to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco... ➡️ Read our briefing: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten...

This postcard is by Dorinda, about sewage pollution at Portobello Beach in Edinburgh. ➡️ Add yours to our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Pollution flowing into the Firth of Forth from the River Almond at Cramond and debris along the shoreline. ➡️ Read the full postcard by @edinburghshoreline.bsky.social in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

🔎Hear from ERCS's Preslava Todorova on how to effectively draft Freedom of Information requests to obtain the information you need, how to challenge and appeal decisions, and the role of the Information Commissioner. 🔎

"The bill would make Scotland the first part of the UK to create the offence of #ecocide" BBC News reports on the progress of @monicalennon.bsky.social's proposed #ecocidelaw in the Scottish parliament yesterday. Story: bbc.co.uk/news/article... #StopEcocide

Critical win for the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill as MSPs vote to progress it to Stage 2 ⬇️ Congratulations and thanks to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her unrelenting work! We look forward to the next steps. Press release: www.ercs.scot/news/landmar...

📢 Are you ready for Scotland’s big climate & nature debate 2026? Join Our Seas Coalition, @scotlink.bsky.social, @sccscot.bsky.social, Scottish Rewilding Alliance and @foodcoalition.scot at Scotland’s biggest climate and nature hustings ahead of the 2026 elections. Sign up! shorturl.at/fBS0o

Toad patrollers have helped over 2 million toads cross roads during their annual spring migration. Incredible work by @froglife.bsky.social & volunteers! Get involved this year: www.froglife.org/what-we-do/t... #ToadsOnRoads2026

Lots of litter on the Water of Leith by The Shore, an area with 8 sewage discharge sites regularly releasing into the river. ➡️ Read the full postcard by Jim from SOSLeith in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Sewage-related debris accumulating in the River Almond in East Calder, West Lothian. ➡️ Read the full postcard by River Almond Action Group in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

First postcards about sewage pollution are here ⬇️ As part of the campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage, we're collecting postcards about sewage pollution to build a map of evidence and show the Scottish Government that you care. Find out more & write yours: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

This @theferret.scot deep-dive into lobbying in Scotland shows exactly why our lobbying laws need strengthening. ➡️ More about how regulation could be improved in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/how-to-... ➡️ @transparencyuk.bsky.social lobbying tracker: openaccess.transparency.org.uk

On Jan 27, MSPs decide the fate of Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill. This is our chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌍🌿🐾 MSPs can still strengthen or weaken it—we need bold action now! Like & share to help restore Scotland’s nature! 📢 #NaturalEnvironmentBill

Are you a law student or recent graduate? Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering - an opportunity to network, gain campaigning skills, & strategise how to challenge ties between Scotland’s legal sector & the fossil fuel industry. Further details: www.ercs.scot/fossil-free-...

What would you want to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution? Here's Bill's message. Later this month, we'll be launching our map for which you can submit a postcard to build a map of evidence - watch this space. @johnswinney.bsky.social

SOSLeith has been fighting against longstanding sewage pollution in the Water of Leith - and now they are one of the community action groups leading the Clean Up Scotland's Sewage campaign. ➡️ Read more in their blog: www.ercs.scot/news/save-ou... ✅ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

📣Webinar: Learning from international Environmental Human Rights Defenders Hosted by @ercscot.bsky.social 📅27 January 2026 ⏰17:00 - 19:30 ‼️Online ➡️ www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...

Who are Environmental Human Rights Defenders? On 27 January, we're delighted to welcome three Defenders to our webinar to speak about their work. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment. Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...

Great opportunity to work with Friends of the Earth Scotland - still a couple days left to apply ⬇️

Learn from Environmental Human Rights Defenders ⬇️ In the past year, we've seen our right to protest curtailed and human rights come under siege. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment. Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...

Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it? Join our free webinar on 20 January to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates & community campaigners on how to guarantee our right to clean air. Book now: www.ercs.scot/news/lunchti...

What are sewer overflows? Our new campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage focusses on pollution from sewer overflows – here’s how they work. Sign the petition to demand action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco... Thanks to @sosleith.bsky.social for the first photo.

Today we are publishing a summary of key policies that we are urging Scottish parties to include in their manifestos at the 2026 Holyrood elections. Read more: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten... #scottishpolitics #elections #environmentalrights

Communities are already building community wealth across Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 As the Scottish Government’s Community Wealth Building Bill progresses this week, it presents a vital opportunity. But it must empower the people already leading the way. www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/news/communi...

Clean Up Scotland's Sewage has over 300 signatures! ⚠️ Last week, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland reported that Scottish Water is off track with improving sewer overflows which cause pollution or are in breach of their permit. Join in calling for action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱 climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership! Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...

On Saturday at Leith Market, we asked what you wanted to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution. Here's Alice's message ⬇️ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

We want to clean up Scotland's sewage - here's how ⬇️ There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos. Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

We've been blown away by your support for Clean Up Scotland's Sewage! Thank you to everyone who joined our launch at Edinburgh on Saturday and has already signed the petition. 🌊 Add your name here: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Today RAAG joined @sosleith.bsky.social to launch @ercscot.bsky.social national campaign to Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage. We demand that we stop dumping sewage into Scotland’s beautiful waterways. Add your voice by signing the petition at www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Sign the petition to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage! Today, we are at Leith Market in Edinburgh with River Almond Action Group and SOSLeith to launch a new national campaign to tackle sewage pollution in Scotland and protect our right to a healthy environment. Sign: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Is climate emergency planning inclusive of disabled people? Together with Inclusion Scotland and the Sensing Climate Project, we looked at Scotland's climate and emergency planning policies and listened to disabled people. Read a summary of the work so far. www.ercs.scot/news/disabil...