SCOTLAND’S green campaigners celebrated today’s historic ban on fracking – but urged the Holyrood government to act quickly to ensure the decision cannot be scuppered by a Westminster led Brexit. More than 60,000 people responded to the Scottish Government’s decision over fracking in Scotland – with 99% arguing against its use. Environmental groups said it …
SCOTLAND’S energy minister Paul Wheelhouse told the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh today: “The Scottish Government will not support the development of unconventional oil and gas in Scotland. “Having taken account of the interests of the environment, our economy, public health and the overwhelming majority of public opinion, the decision I am announcing today means fracking …
FRACKING was effectively banned in Scotland today in a stunning victory for environmental campaigners. The Scottish Government announced today that the controversial process would have no place in the country despite the UK Government leaning towards the controversial industry. It now sets up a possible legal challenge from operators Ineos who say they have ploughed …
THE Scottish Government have killed off hopes for an environmental court blaming the uncertainty over Brexit for the decision. But they have been savaged by green groups who say it leaves Scotland weak and ties organisations up in red tape. In the conclusions of a consultation on the idea published today, ministers confirmed the idea …
SCOTLAND’S Environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham today warned the nation’s battle against climate change is growing “ever more urgent”. She said while progress was being made in key areas the “pace” has to be lifted on things like recycling and re-use of resources. Announcing a £8.4 million injection in cash to help support businesses working in …
SCOTLAND is in the grip of an “air pollution crisis” triggered by over reliance on cars, hard hitting new stats reveal. Green campaigners have seized on the figures as proof more needs to be done to tackle the problems urgently. Campaigners Friends of the Earth Scotland said the health of the elderly and children were …
A CALL for a new law to make all single use cups 100% biodegradable will go before the Scottish Parliament today. The Public Petitions Committee will consider a submission urging ministers to introduce legislation requiring all such drinks cups including sleeves, labels and lids, to be covered to help prevent environmental damage. Lodged in February …
ENVIRONMENTALIST Leonardo DiCaprio is backing an Edinburgh research project to save mangrove forests in Africa with a near £40,000 grant. The Hollywood actor announced Edinburgh Napier University is to receive £37,000 from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. It will be put towards the Mikoko Pamojo project – Mangroves Together – working near Mombassa to help locals …
THE SCOTTISH Government’s proposed Climate Change Bill lacks credibility, a leading independent body claims today. The influential UK Committee on Climate Change warns that unless strengthened, the new Bill will fail to do enough to meet its strategic obligations towards tackling climate change. Scottish Government ministers currently plan a 90 per cent cut in emissions …
ENVIRONMENTAL experts are warning Scotland’s coastline needs re-drawn completely to cope with predicted wide-scale flooding that threatens hundreds of homes, transport infrastructure and nuclear installations. A new has report identified more than 100 towns it says are at risk of being inundated and recommends the radical action. It also claims the nuclear submarine base at …
