Majority believe Scots would understand variable deposit return scheme – survey
More than 75% of Scots believe people would understand how to use a deposit return scheme based on a variable fee, according to a survey.
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Waitrose introduces multicoloured recycled plastic for ready meals
Waitrose is moving to multicoloured recycled trays for its ready meals as it bids to eliminate its use of unrecyclable black plastic by the end of the year.
Make it easier for people to legally dump waste, environmental campaigners urge
Charging householders to legally dump their rubbish could trigger a rise in the illegal practice of fly-tipping, environmental campaigners have warned.
Beachgoers enjoy balmy temperatures but showers forecast for weekend
Surfers and sunbathers have been enjoying balmy conditions on the UK’s coasts but the dry weather is expected to make way for thundery showers by the weekend.
Brexit must not distract from bid to tackle climate change, Michael Gove says
The UK must play a leading role in tackling climate change and damage to the environment despite the focus on Brexit, Michael Gove has said.
Smooth snakes boosted with £412,000 lottery funding to save secretive species
The secretive smooth snake is to get a helping hand with a project to monitor, record and protect the UK’s rarest reptile and its home, it has been announced.
‘Electricity from Scotland’s wind turbines could power homes in England’
Electricity produced by wind turbines north of the border could power every home in Scotland and reach the North of England, according to new figures.
Corbyn vows to reveal Britain’s ‘true impact’ on climate change
A Labour government will disclose for the first time the “true impact” on the climate of Britain’s carbon emissions, Jeremy Corbyn is to warn.
New North Sea oil exploration dangerous and irresponsible, warn green groups
Environmental campaigners have warned a move to open up new areas of the North Sea for exploration by oil and gas firms is “dangerous”.
Britons expected to spend £2.7bn on 50.3m single-use summer outfits
Britons could spend more than £2.7 billion this year on tens of millions of summer outfits they will wear only once, a survey suggests.
Third active barn owl nest discovered
Conservationists are celebrating after an active barn owl nest was discovered in Co Down.
Water company efforts to protect environment unacceptable – Environment Agency
Water company efforts to protect the environment are “simply unacceptable”, the Environment Agency has said.
Chippy closes after deciding ‘there’s not plenty more fish in the sea’
A fish and chip restaurant has closed its doors after deciding “there’s not plenty more fish in the sea”.
Student uses photos to highlight plastic pollution and unsustainable fashion
A university student has created a series of photos to highlight plastic pollution and unsustainable fashion.
Baby beavers born in Yorkshire forest
A pair of beavers introduced to a forest in North Yorkshire in a “revolutionary” trial to combat flooding have become parents.
Children’s lives could be cut short by air pollution, study suggests
Air pollution could shorten a child’s life by up to seven months, a study on one of the largest UK cities has suggested.
Alaskans replace jackets with sunscreen during long-term heatwave
Alaskans who are more used to wearing jackets in the summer have swapped them for sunscreen and parasols amid a prolonged heatwave.
Growth of demand for electric cars in the UK
Jaguar Land Rover has announced it is to build a range of electric cars at its Castle Bromwich plant in the UK as concern over emissions has sparked a growth in popularity for alternatively-fuelled vehicles (AFVs) in recent years.
Football kit made of bamboo revealed as world first by Gloucestershire club
The world’s first football kit made from bamboo has been unveiled by a Gloucestershire sports club.
National Trust announces end to fossil fuel investments to protect environment
The National Trust has announced an end to any investment in fossil fuel companies, as part of efforts to protect the natural environment.