Waste firm ‘stored human remains in unrefrigerated units for six months’
A waste management company has stored remains of NHS patients in unrefrigerated units for more than six months, according to reports.
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Hundreds of tonnes of medical waste piled up at disposal firm’s sites
Up to 300 tonnes of clinical waste and 10 tonnes of anatomical waste has piled up at the Scottish sites of a disposal company, MSPs have heard.
Economic opportunities to exploit by tackling climate change, MSPs told
Scotland’s Climate Change Secretary has told MSPs reducing carbon emissions and growing the economy “must go hand in hand”.
Campaigners lose court challenge over process at controversial fracking site
Campaigners have lost the latest High Court challenge over fracking at Cuadrilla’s controversial Preston New Road site.
‘Honeymoon over’ as Dundee council set to charge owners to charge their electric vehicles
The “honeymoon period is over” for electric vehicle (EV) owners after the city council revealed it will start charging them to plug in their cars.
Mountaineers demand better protection of Glen Etive amid hydro power plans
Mountaineers have called on a local authority to reconsider its options over plans for hydro power construction schemes in a famous glen.
Take time to listen out for the ‘twit-twoo’ of tawny owls, public urged
People are being urged to spend time listening out for the “twit-twoo” of tawny owls to help monitor how the birds are faring.
Use of electric cars too low for Scotland to meet 2032 target – Labour
The number of drivers switching to electric and low emission cars is insufficient for the Scottish Government to meet its target of ending the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032.
Greenhouse gases from Scottish industry at ten-year low
Greenhouse gas emissions by Scottish industry are at a ten-year-low, according to new figures.
Edinburgh Premier Inn becomes first battery-powered hotel in UK
An Edinburgh hotel has become the first in the UK to be battery-powered.
Scotland’s famous wildlife faces catastrophic damage from climate change: report
Some of Scotland’s most famous wildlife, including Atlantic salmon, the capercaillie and the freshwater pearl mussel, could be at risk from climate change, a new report has warned.
Glasgow buses get £1.14m to go green as new Low Emission Zone comes in
Ministers have announced over £1 million in funding for green buses in Glasgow as Scotland’s first ever Low Emission Zone (LEZ) comes into force in the city.
Researchers capture ‘stunning’ images of St Kilda sea caves
Researchers have captured “stunning” images of marine life in the waters around St Kilda as a survey revealed its reefs and sea caves are in good condition.
Pollution campaigners demand more action as Glasgow launches low-emission zone
Scotland’s first low-emission zone (LEZ) will be introduced in Glasgow on Monday, but campaigners have already said it will not achieve significant change.
The highs and lows of a rollercoaster year for wildlife
It has been a year of extremes for the UK’s weather and wildlife. Here is how 2018 unfolded month by month at National Trust properties around the UK.
Plea for more support for farmers affected by extreme weather
Scotland’s farmers need more Government support if they are to adapt to the challenges of climate change, campaigners say.
First bitterns breed on Isle of Wight as bird’s bounce-back continues
Elusive bitterns have successfully bred on the Isle of Wight for the first time on record, as the bird continues its comeback, the RSPB has said.
Smaller companies feel less prepared for impact of climate change: study
Smaller Scottish companies feel less prepared to cope with the impact of climate change compared to larger firms, according to a new poll.
70% of electricity powered by renewables
Record levels of electricity have been generated from renewable sources in Scotland, figures show.
Food waste caddies and clear packaging labelling in plans to boost recycling
Every home will have weekly food waste collections and packaging will be more clearly labelled to show if it can go in household recycling bins under plans set out by the Government.