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Dogs, cats and badgers caught in “cruel” snares, says new report
Protected animals were among non-target species caught by “cruel and indiscriminate” snares, which can inflict deep wounds, internal organ damage and death.
‘Corporate con’? Big polluting investors behind push for hydrogen heating
Authoritarian regimes and financial giants with stakes in the fossil fuel industry are among investors who would benefit from plans to use hydrogen heating.
Muirburn needs to be licenced whether on grouse moors or not, critics say
Nine groups — which make up the Revive coalition — have come together to write an open letter, seen by The Ferret, about the new Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill which was introduced last month.
Sepa may stop naming and shaming rule breaking polluters
Sepa has not committed to publishing the results of its compliance assessments which names and shames firms who break environmental rules.
Man linked to alleged Chinese secret police met with Boris Johnson
A businessman behind a Glasgow restaurant accused of being a Chinese secret police station met with Boris Johnson…
Wood firm investigated for toxic pollution lobbied MSPs
The global manufacturing giant, EGGER, has used the services of public relations company, Invicta Public Affairs, to lobby four MSPs on five different occasions since October last year.
Westminster keeps nuclear secrets to avoid upsetting Scottish Government
The UK Government is refusing to say why it is keeping nuclear safety reports secret because it is worried about “anti-nuclear arguments from the Scottish Government”.
Mapped: Authorised Gypsy/Traveller sites are near sewage plants and rubbish dumps
According to an investigation for The Ferret, sites are likely to be located near sewage plants, recycling and refuse centres, industrial estates and motorways.
Claim officers dug up Nicola Sturgeon’s garden in police search is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims that police dug up the back garden of Nicola Sturgeon's house during Peter Murrell's arrest.
