Environment
Ineos tries to block pollution controls on flaring at Grangemouth
The petrochemical giant, Ineos, is bidding to block a crackdown by the Scottish Government’s environment watchdog on pollution from gas flaring near Grangemouth.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Environment, Nuclear weapons
‘Significant’ radioactive waste problem at Trident submarine base
After a breach in radioactive waste management procedures at the Trident submarine base on the Clyde, Ministry of Defence bosses admitted there had been "clear process failings and a lack of management supervision."
Environment
Communities across Scotland at risk from flooding reservoirs
More than 550 reservoirs have been rated as “high risk” because of the homes, roads and airports that could be flooded if they burst – and the dangers will increase with climate pollution.
Environment
Scotland’s green watchdog wined and dined by polluters
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has been repeatedly wined and dined by the fish farming, whisky and power industries.
Environment
Food safety checks to be increased at Scottish chicken plant
Surprise food safety inspections are to be stepped up at a Scottish slaughterhouse following a scandal in England.
Environment, Human rights
Pesticide report suppressed after freedom of information warning
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency ditched a toxic pesticide report after fears it could attract freedom of information requests.
Environment
How the Scottish Government ‘nuanced’ away fish farm pesticide ban
The Scottish Government put pressure on its environmental watchdog to drop a plan to ban a toxic pesticide so as not to upset the fish farming industry.
Environment
Named: the companies causing the most climate pollution
Three big fossil fuel companies are Scotland’s worst climate polluters, with some carbon emissions rising to record levels.
Environment
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.