Fossil fuels are risky business

Mar 13, 2024 | General

by Anne MacLennan Plastics are increasingly important as the squeeze comes on petrochemical companies (even if they don’t seem to realise it). Carbon Tracker has long warned investors about the risks of putting resources into coal and petrochemical industries which...

Plastic recycling is a big con

Mar 7, 2024 | Fossil fuels, Plastic

by Anne MacLennan There is a crisis of plastic pollution, affecting oceans and waterways, soil, air and wildlife. Microplastics are also now a part of the human diet. The Center for Climate Integrity blames the petrochemical and plastics industries as it details an...

Go-Hi sustainable travel challenge- rewards for public transport use in Highlands and Islands

Mar 5, 2024 | Transport

The Go-Hi Challenge rewards people in the Highlands and Islands for choosing to walk, wheel, cycle or take public transport instead of using their car. It works through the BetterPoints app (free to download) which automatically awards points for journeys taken by...

Good Food Nation Plan : consultation and events by Highland Good Food partnership

Mar 4, 2024 | Food & farming

The Scottish Government is consulting on its Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out out how it will work with businesses and organisations to connect people to high quality, locally produced food. This is an opportunity to shape the food landscape for years to come....

Carbon Neutral Island Raasay: latest news

Mar 3, 2024 | Climate emergency, Emissions, Food & farming, Nature

by Tom Lusink Raasay is one of six islands being supported by the Scottish Government to reach net zero by 2040. We’re now implementing our community action plan, which is based on detailed community consultations. The community hall energy efficiency measures...