The Scottish Beacon brings together articles from independently published public interest journalism platforms from across Scotland. This first issue features articles from Greater Govanhill, the Lochside Press, Shetland News, The Ileach, The Clydesider, The Edinburgh Reporter, The Ferret and the West Highlands Free Press.

The EV (Electric Vehicle) Rally of Scotland is taking place from 8-12 November as part of COP26, covering more than 1,200 miles to showcase the charging infrastructure around the country. A few weeks ago, Craigh Hunter embarked on his own EV adventure, from Glasgow to Skye and back, to put the system to the test.

Representatives of communities in the Global South attended a meeting with the First Minister on Wednesday. Following this roundtable discussion, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland has released a statement that praises Scotland’s efforts in a number of areas but calls for further urgent action to be taken to address global warming and climate injustice.

Originally published in our COP26 special issue, Chinyanta Kabaso wrote about the need for climate literacy education to be delivered to people who are under-represented and who have struggled against injustice.

As COP26 comes to an end, Danny Macpherson considers the suitability of Glasgow’s public transport systems and the prospect of greener alternatives.

‘Dear Green Place’ is often taken to be the literal translation of Glasgow. But when Laura Williams started delving into the etymology of Glaschu, she found it to not be so clear cut.

The biggest demonstrations held during COP26 in Glasgow fell right in the middle of the two weeks. Photos taken by Virginie Chabrol show a huge range of people from all backgrounds turning out with different messages, despite the Glasgow weather.

Just Transition: Transforming public transport to fight climate change brought together representatives from Get Glasgow Moving, Unite Hospitality Glasgow and the Scottish Green Party - for a panel discussion in The Deep End

This pop-up riverside venue at 222 Broomielaw is hosting a number of talks, workshops, performances screenings and other events over the duration of COP26 aiming to bring together arts and climate activism.

Activists are determined to keep possession of ‘Baile Hoose’ in Tradeston for the duration of COP26 and hope to be able to provide free accommodation to anyone wishing to attend the summit.

Climate Fresk are running free workshops throughout COP26 in Glasgow which enable participants to get up-to-speed with all the latest climate science. Bethany Scott went along to get involved and find out more.

Many locals are saying they find the vast range and number of climate-related events overwhelming. Luckily our friends at SEIN have created this handy guide for climate change and climate justice events happening locally - in and around the Southside of Glasgow.

Tauseeb Aslam, the Engagement Officer for Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Club (SEMDC), spoke to Ruth Cape and Jess Steele of the South East Integration Network, about SEMDC’s climate challenge work with the deaf ethnic minority community in Glasgow.

While world leaders gather in our city for COP26, groups like Glasgow Community Energy are hoping to demonstrate the importance of local responses to the climate crisis.

In a world of fast fashion and cheap electronics, it can be too easy to buy new rather than repairing what we have. The Remade Network aims to offer an alternative as a one-stop shop for bringing life back into our goods.

Greater Govanhill has added its name to Scotland’s Civic Charter, which calls on the Scottish Government to take heed of the 81 recommendations drawn up by the Scotland’s Climate Assembly, which call for bold leadership on climate change.

Originally published in our fourth print issue, Fraser Stewart sets why organising for climate action must be inclusive of all sections of our communities.

More and more people are feeling moved by the climate emergency to take to activism in a way that they might never have before. Claire Larkin from Glasgow’s new Parents For Future group tells her story.

As young people all around the world strike today to demand better action on climate change, we spoke to one Govanhill-based climate activist who featured on the cover of our latest magazine. Lauren Macdonald, a member of Stop Cambo, told us why she feels she has to take a stand.