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FFS explains: How well is Scotland doing on reducing climate emissions?
Scotland’s approach to tackling climate change has come under criticism in recent years.
‘Disturbing’: pollution from rubbish burning surged last year
Pollution is rising at incinerators which burn rubbish, but the Scottish Government says overall emissions from waste are falling.
UK approves carbon storage drilling in nature sanctuaries
The government has handed Shell a licence to store carbon dioxide under an area which is a vulnerable habitat for a range of wildlife.
Eco-billionaire’s private jets took over 1,000 flights in four years
Anders Holch Povlsen owns two private jets which have flown dozens of trips to Inverness, near his Highland estates.
Lungs of the ocean: The underwater ‘weed’ that could help Scotland tackle climate change
“Watch out for orange crabs, and jellyfish…they can give a sore sting,” warns Philip Price. “Pour hot water…
‘Indefensible’: firm linked to North Sea oil giant renews IDF contract
An Israeli company with close financial links to a Scottish oil firm has renewed a contract to provide…
Non-native trees dominate Galloway forest at centre of would-be national park
At least 86 per cent of trees in Galloway forest park are non-native, prompting calls to diversify woodland in what could be Scotland’s third national park.
Scots Reform candidates slammed for ‘liking’ conspiracy theorists’ posts
General election candidates in Scotland for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party have been slammed for ‘liking’ social media posts from conspiracy theorists.
Revealed: UK government gave oil licences to IDF-linked firm
The parent company of a North Sea oil firm is also the part owner of a firm which has been providing fuel to IDF vehicles.
