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Fracking could cause childhood cancer, says US study
Chemical contamination from the fracking industry could increase the risk of childhood leukaemia, according to new study by US scientists.
Westminster under fire for defying UN on nuclear weapons
The UK government has been lambasted for rejecting a move by the United Nations to outlaw nuclear weapons.
Loophole in bid to punish landowners for killing birds of prey
Government moves to penalise grouse-shooting estates suspected of persecuting birds of prey have been “completely undermined” by a gaping loophole, say conservationists.
Fracking won’t be safe, warn experts
Fracking will not be safely regulated in Scotland, according to an expert report.
Scottish Government tells Glasgow not to ban fracking
Glasgow City Council has been prevented from banning fracking by Scottish Government officials.
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.
Experts say Scotland must engage Rwanda on human rights abuses
The Scottish Government has said it will partner with the Rwandan Government on international development - but experts say the latter's poor human rights record must be addressed.
Revealed: slow progress of Scotland’s air gun licence scheme
Concerns raised over the Scottish Government’s air gun licence scheme after a Ferret investigation found less than a fifth of applications have been processed so far.
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.
