Fish farm firm kills 175,000 salmon by accident
A major fish farming company has killed more than 175,000 of its caged salmon in Scotland while trying to treat them.
Fracking could cause childhood cancer, says US study
Chemical contamination from the fracking industry could increase the risk of childhood leukaemia, according to new study by US scientists.
Westminster under fire for defying UN on nuclear weapons
The UK government has been lambasted for rejecting a move by the United Nations to outlaw nuclear weapons.
Plea for oil spill compensation fund turned down
A plea for a new multi-million pound fund to compensate coastal communities in Scotland for environmental damage from oil spills has been rejected by an international body.
Loophole in bid to punish landowners for killing birds of prey
Government moves to penalise grouse-shooting estates suspected of persecuting birds of prey have been “completely undermined” by a gaping loophole, say conservationists.
Fracking won’t be safe, warn experts
Fracking will not be safely regulated in Scotland, according to an expert report.
North Sea oil industry under fire as spills rise
The number of spills from oil rigs in the North Sea has risen sharply to reach a 14-year high, according to a UK government report.
Scottish Government tells Glasgow not to ban fracking
Glasgow City Council has been prevented from banning fracking by Scottish Government officials.
Industry’s battle to block drinks deposit scheme
The drinks and retail industries have fought a fierce behind-the-scenes battle to block plans for a deposit scheme for drinks containers in Scotland.