Month: July 2018

Forest Enterprise Scotland orders emergency tree felling over killer disease

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AN outbreak of a deadly tree killing disease will see part of one of Scotland’s best loved forests closed next month as experts try to contain its spread. Dog walkers, tourists and trekkers are also being urged to take preventative measures to help control the outbreak of Phytophthora ramorum. The discovery in the Argyll Forest Park …

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The VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2018 shortlist revealed

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FORTY Scots businesses judged to be tackling environmental issues and challenges have been shortlisted for this year’s VIBES awards.  The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards will take place on November 14 at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow. The finalists for the 19th edition include: Wood, Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Devro (Scotland) Ltd, …

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Tory government faces pressure over onshore wind farms after new poll

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THE UK government is under increasing pressure to include onshore wind farms in its evolving energy strategy. It comes after a new poll – including 69% of those who identified themselves as being traditionally Conservative voters – said they supported their building to pull away from reliance on dirty fuels. However current government policy doesn’t …

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INEOS fracking license for central belt is extended

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ENVIRONMENT campaigners have hit out after it emerged a fracking license for central Scotland has been renewed for a year. It comes as the Scottish Government draws up long term strategies for the practice, after effectively tying them up applications in planning red tape. Ministers have voiced their opposition to fracking, but the move was …

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Operation Noah says ‘unethical’ for churches to profit from fossil fuel investments

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THE CHURCH of England has voted to divest from fossil fuels as those religious groups who don’t were accused of profiting from “unethical” funds. The remark, from campaigners Operation Noah, come just two months after the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly refused to back a similar motion. The Church of Ireland and a range of …

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