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Probe demanded into ‘inadequate’ protection of wild salmon
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency could be facing an investigation into allegations that it has failed to prevent sea lice escaping from salmon farms.
Forever chemicals found in 55 per cent of Scottish drinking water
Potentially toxic ‘forever chemicals’ were found in more than half of samples of Scottish drinking water taken in 2023, according to new data.
Health concerns raised over asbestos in tap water
As asbestos cement pipes supplying drinking water degrade across the UK, experts ask whether they pose a risk to human health.
Scots banks helped oil firm linked to Israeli settlements raise £500m
Natwest and Lloyd's underwrote a £500m bond issuance by Ithaca Energy in 2021, after it was named by the UN as supporting West Bank settlements.
Formaldehyde used 200 times by fish farm industry
Formaldehyde was used by fish farms nearly 200 times over a three year period, despite fears it could harm the marine environment.
Hundreds of green activists face legal threats from private companies and governments
Environmental campaigners have been receiving legal threats, prompting claims that private companies and the state are trying to silence them with legal bills.
Marine protection: What are the greatest risks to Scotland’s habitats?
Marine and coastal habitats have been damaged or completely destroyed, as the impact of climate change and industrial fishing hits Scotland’s seas.
Bird flu pushes ‘globally important’ Scottish seabirds into decline
Bird flu outbreaks have pushed iconic Scottish seabird species into decline for the first time, according to a new study.
Scotland’s marine protection measures explained
Ferret Fact Service looked at the state-of-play in Scotland's marine protection.