IN FULL: 51 governments pledging to protect 30% of world’s land and oceans
A coalition of 50 countries and the European Commission have pledged to do more to protect at least 30% of the world’s lands and oceans by 2030
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Climate focus: How Scotland’s wind turbines are powering a photography revolution
Maybe it’s how their blades glide through the air. Or wonder at the technology they were crafted from. Whatever the reason, they mesmerise. Now it has emerged that a quarter of a million young Scots have taken a picture of a wind turbine while out and about in the Scottish countryside. Almost half of 16-24 …
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Volvo and SSAB sign deal to create world first ‘fossil-free’ steel vehicles in ‘green revolution’
‘This is an important step on the road to completely climate-neutral transports.’
New tech means electric battery run lorries can compete with diesel on cost, says study
A new study by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) shows that electric battery-powered freight trucks can be economically competitive with diesel counterparts. They say the study challenges a long-held view that has previously dismissed electric freight trucks as too costly. It argues that with with battery technology improving rapidly, heavy battery electric trucks can compete – and likely …
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Scottish renewable sector can spark ‘Silicon Valley’ effect for wind, tidal & solar says Hunter report
When he speaks, people listen. They might not always agree but they pay attention. So when Sir Tom Hunter commissions the influential Oxford Economics consultancy through The Hunter Foundation to look at Scotland’s economic performance, it was always a fair bet that the results would grab some headlines especially so close to an election. But …
Scotland’s renewable energy ambition is within touching distance … but the real journey is only just beginning
Whatever the new hue of the Scottish Parliament looks come next session, it is clear climate ahead of COP26 in November will take centre stage, and renewables will be at the heart of it.
Interim chief of Scotland’s new deposit return scheme body promises ‘world class’ service
The interim director a new group announced to oversee Scotland’s long awaited deposit return scheme has hailed it as a “game-changer” in driving Scotland’s circular economy and green ambitions. Donald McCalman said the new body – Circularity Scotland Limited – would deliver a world class scheme with a vision of making it “work for all”. …
Twist in offshore lease auction could see huge public funds windfall amid industry concerns
“The ScotWind leasing round is critical to the delivery of a strong and vibrant offshore wind sector.”
Statkraft wind farm community fund delivers ‘vital’ staff boost for Moray Firth Credit Union
“Statkraft remains committed to the Scottish Government’s guidance on providing meaningful community benefit funds.”
Traffic free, active travel, people first. Watch Edinburgh council’s plans for greener centre
“Our vision is to provide a great place that everyone can enjoy and benefit from, which supports our drive to be net zero carbon by 2030 and helps the city’s economic recovery.”