# Bute House protested by environmental campaigners

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bute-house-protested-by-environmental-campaigners/
- Published: 2026-10-31T13:41:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T14:20:33+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Science (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9rkypk1g7k0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Elections, Environment, Government, Politics, Science

## Key points

- Campaigners protested Peterhead’s approved gas-fired power station.
- They linked fossil fuels to climate harm and energy costs.
- Scotland says it remains committed to net zero by 2045.

## Summary

Environmental groups held a Halloween-themed protest outside Bute House in Edinburgh against the Scottish government’s approval of a new gas-fired power station at Peterhead. They said the decision risks worsening climate change and household energy pressures, while the government said it remains committed to tackling climate change and reaching net zero by 2045.

Protesters wore masks and displayed placards, including messages calling fossil fuels “scary”. Friends of the Earth Scotland described the approval as a failure to protect people and urged politicians to prioritise warmer homes, better bus services and green jobs. The demonstration followed the UK government’s decision to allow the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen to proceed; Scotland’s government said community, nature and cultural heritage impacts were considered.

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