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Rash of new waste incinerators prompts fears for health and recycling
Eleven huge waste incinerators are planned across Scotland, prompting warnings about health, pollution and recycling.
We threw away 10 million dead fish, says salmon farming industry
The fish farming industry had to throw away up to ten million salmon last year because of diseases, lice and other problems.
Chicken scandal firm breached environmental regulations
One of Scotland's largest farming businesses has breached regulations whilst receiving more than half a million pounds from taxpayers.
Scottish Government confirms ‘indefinite’ ban on fracking
The Scottish Government has announced an immediate ban on fracking, spelling an end to industry’s bid to drill for shale gas in Scotland.
Scottish Government to ban fracking
The Scottish Government is set to announce a ban on fracking, ending six years of fierce controversy.
Revealed: Ryanair’s £650,000 Scottish Government subsidy
Scottish Enterprise has given more than £650,000 to Ryanair, the airline at the centre of a staffing dispute that has resulted in thousands of flights from Scottish airports being cancelled this winter.
Plan to dual A9 will harm rail freight, says government report
The plan to dual the A9 between Perth and Inverness will damage prospects for moving freight from road to rail.
70 per cent say green belts should be better protected
A majority of people in Scotland want the green spaces around urban areas to be better defended from property developers.
Growing support for compulsory neutering of pet cats
A new campaign to force pet owners to neuter their cats to reduce suffering and save wildcats has won widespread support.