Scottish Government ‘breaking promise’ on EU dead fish dumping rules
Scottish ministers have been accused of breaking their promise to uphold European environmental rules by “legalising” the dumping of dead fish at sea.
Fish farm pesticide ‘risk’ for swimmers, says industry report
Wild swimmers face “a risk” to their health from a toxic pesticide used by salmon farming companies, says a report for the industry.
Famous Edinburgh footpath facing permanent closure
The public could be banned forever from one of Edinburgh’s most historic and popular footpaths.
Salmon farm pollution rises 10 per cent
Seabed and pesticide pollution of Scottish lochs by the salmon farming industry increased by over ten per cent in a year.
The ‘rogues’ gallery’: Scotland’s top 20 climate polluters
A cement works, a glass plant and a well-known whisky distillery are among Scotland’s top 20 climate polluters, The Ferret can reveal.
Carbon pollution from incinerators rises by 100,000 tonnes
New data reveals the carbon pollution produced by Scotland's waste incinerators, which have been criticised by green groups.
Probe into claim rare reefs harmed by fish farm pollution
Video allegations that fish farm pollution has damaged rare and beautiful wildlife are under investigation by two Scottish Government watchdogs.
Ministers accused of ‘stalling’ on freedom of information
Scottish ministers are facing growing criticism for failing to toughen freedom of information law after a parliamentary review two years ago.
MoD under fire for lobbying MPs on nuclear weapons
The Ministry of Defence is facing criticism for lobbying up to 27 Westminster politicians on the “benefits” of nuclear weapons for the union.
