Why Scotland needs a Carbon Emissions Land Tax Scotland’s land use sector emits more harmful emissions than its aviation and shipping. But it could be the country’s most powerful tool to reach net...
Campaign for a strong Global Plastics Treaty
A big reduction in plastic production is the only way we can start to tackle the plastic crisis. Last month, the UK took a major step forward in signing the Bridge to Busan declaration. This is a...
Training to support positive action for wildlife in communities
Scottish Wildlife Trust is offering a free, 8-week, online course to help anyone passionate about their local wildlife build the skills, knowledge and confidence to organise positive action for...
The hard truth about soft plastic
by Anne MacLennan A fascinating study by Everyday Plastic and the Environmental Investigation Agency tracked 40 bundles of soft plastic packaging deposited at English supermarket recycling...
Proposed Peterhead gas power plant underestimates climate pollution
A report by Carbon Tracker found serious omissions and shortcomings in SSE and Equinor's Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed Peterhead gas power plant with carbon capture. The true...
Skye Wind Farms: Public Enquiry
Highland Council's objection to erecting nine 200-m high wind turbines at Ben Aketil has triggered a public enquiry - date yet to be announced. The enquiry is expected to report by autumn 2025 to...