A Golden Eagles has gone missing presumed killed in the Highlands – the 12th of its type to do so in seven years across what has been dubbed a ‘black hole’ for birds of prey. It has led to one of the UK’s leading environment charities – the RSPB – to issue a strong statement …
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FOREST Enterprise Scotland has approved plans to transfer land to create a new community woodland in the Carron Valley. The move will be made under the Community Asset Transfer Scheme (CATS) The plans, proposed by community body Valley Renewables Group (VRG) and supported by the Community Council and local residents, will develop a woodland area for …
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SOUTH Ayrshire Council says it wants to ban single use plastics in its area within four years – with plastic straws first on their hit list. They will also look at a pledge to but sustainable items instead as part of their moves to go green. The moves will be championed ahead of Earth Day …
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SCOTLAND’S First Minister Nicola Sturgeon us expected to deliver the main address to more than 7000 delegates attending what is being billed as the UK’s largest renewables and low carbon energy conference. Her May 2 address to the All-Energy event is potentially significant, coming just eight months after she told the SNP party conference in …
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FRIENDS of the Earth Scotland are holding their Spring Activist Gathering in Glasgow this weekend. The event is aimed at both seasoned campaigners or people new to activism, including members and non members. Director Dr Richard Dixon will deliver the opening speech – Creating a Fossil Free Scotland – at 10.45am.
