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Latest news stories about Friends of the Earth Scotland from The Ferret.
Industry’s battle to block drinks deposit scheme
The drinks and retail industries have fought a fierce behind-the-scenes battle to block plans for a deposit scheme for drinks containers in Scotland.
Fracking company supplying Scotland fined for pollution
One of the US fracking companies contracted to deliver gas to Scotland has been fined for contaminating the environment, prompting calls for Scotland to ban the industry.
Cover-up alleged after pollution from oil rig revealed
The UK coastguard agency has been accused of a pollution “cover-up” over the oil rig that ran aground in northwest Scotland last month.
Coal Authority on final warning after river runs red with pollution
The Coal Authority is to review the way it manages minewater treatment facilities across Scotland after a pollution incident in Lanarkshire.
Nuclear power police admit to 21 security breaches
The police force charged with guarding UK nuclear power plants has admitted to 21 breaches of security, including lost smart phones and identity cards.
Oil rig firm under fire for accidents, leaks and safety breaches
The oil multinational whose rig ran aground on the island of Lewis was implicated in one of the world’s worst environmental disasters and has suffered leaks in the North Sea.
Revealed: scandal of the missing pollution filters in diesel cars
Scores of diesel cars have been illegally belching lethal exhaust fumes across Scotland because their pollution filters have been removed.
Glasgow University slated for ‘silencing’ fracking critic
Glasgow University has cancelled online access for a geology professor who criticised the fracking industry.
Highland estate invested in controversial fracking firm
Panama Papers show the owners of a Highland estate sought to profit from a fracking firm criticised for its 'unacceptable' environmental impact.