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More than a thousand wildlife species and habitats in poor condition
More than 1,100 of Scotland's wildlife species and natural habitats are in a "poor" condition, and dozens of the nation’s protected sites have been damaged by climate change.
How Green is Scotland? Protected areas under threat
Environmental and wildlife groups are calling for urgent action to combat the twin climate change and wildlife crises and help preserve Scotland’s natural heritage.
Over 40 fish farms ‘unsatisfactory’, says government watchdog
Over one in ten of Scotland’s fish farms have been rated as “unsatisfactory" by the Scottish Government’s environmental watchdog.
Revealed: 400 sites in Scotland broke environmental rules
More than 400 industrial sites across Scotland have been officially damned as “unsatisfactory” on pollution.
Podcast: the ‘Hunterston hum’ from oil ships that keeps people awake at night
A podcast revealing the row over the 'Hunterston hum' from oil ships — and the impact of other energy industries on this slice of the Clyde coast.
First Bus criticised over free COP26 buses for delegates after Glasgow services cut
Environmental and transport campaigners have hit out at First Bus for providing free travel to COP26 delegates while “constantly cutting lifeline bus services” for Glasgow residents.
Lothian Pension Fund’s investment in fossil fuels up by almost 40 per cent
Lothian Pension Fund’s investments in fossil fuels has increased by £64 million - almost 40 per cent - since last year, according to new research.
Aberdeen University to divest from fossil fuels
Campaigners have welcomed a move by Aberdeen University to divest from fossil fuels by 2025.
COP26 youth conference ends sponsorship with oil firm linked to Guantanamo Bay
The main COP26 youth conference has abandoned plans to accept sponsorship money from a firm with links to the oil industry and the construction of Guantanamo Bay.
