On 13th September, the UK's High Court decided that plans for the UK’s first new deep coal mine in 30 years will not be allowed to go ahead. The judge ruled that Michael Gove, when he was secretary...
About 80% of Scotland’s carbon footprint is caused by the goods and services we consume, including extraction, transport and manufacturing processes. In the current 'linear' system, most products...
by Anne MacLennan Pesticides Have you noticed that unwaxed lemons from the Co-op are treated with Imazalil (fungicide), pyrimethanil (fungicide) and preservative E-202 (potassium sorbate)? Lettuce...
by Anne MacLennan Food loss happens from on-farm production through to processing. Food waste is what retailers and consumers throw out. Food loss and waste (FLW) depletes natural resources,...
On August 9th, we watched Seed: the untold story, an award-winning documentary exploring the reasons for, and implications of, losing 94% of seed diversity. There were also inspiring stories of work...
Broadford Community Tree Nursery is looking for volunteers for the coming year! Project Officer Phil will welcome applications from all ages and abilities, with no experience necessary. The first...