Councils should have powers over workplace parking charges, poll suggests
There is a “clear majority” in favour of councils being given powers to bring in a new levy on workplace parking, research by a Holyrood committee has found.
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Scotland’s climate change target could be missed due to UK policies, MSPs told
UK Government policies could “inhibit” Scotland from reaching its climate change target, Roseanna Cunningham has claimed.
Kate helps design garden and nature activity cards for children
The Duchess of Cambridge has teamed up with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to publish activity cards to inspire children to get involved with gardens and nature.
England’s best beaches revealed with Blue Flag awards
More than 200 beaches around England’s coasts have received awards for being clean, safe and meeting high environmental standards.
Call for ‘puffarazzi’ to submit photos of puffins to help threatened seabird
People are being asked to join the “puffarazzi” and photograph puffins with fish in their bills to help find out what the seabirds are feeding their young.
Glasgow pledges to be first carbon-neutral city in the UK
Glasgow has pledged to become the first carbon neutral city in the UK.
Greenpeace protesters dangle from Sydney Harbour Bridge
Protesters in Australia suspended themselves on ropes from Sydney Harbour Bridge in an effort to persuade prime minister Scott Morrison to declare a climate emergency.
Scottish response to climate emergency must be in ‘national psyche’
Scotland’s response to the global climate emergency must be “hardwired into our national psyche”, Environment minister Roseanna Cunningham has said.
Climate change targets for Scotland ‘most ambitious in world’
Targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland are the “most ambitious in the world”, according to experts.
Hunt on for Tree of the Year
Members of the public are being urged to nominate stunning trees with fascinating stories to compete in the Tree of the Year contest.
Edinburgh councillors to debate ‘ambitious’ carbon neutral target
Councillors are to consider plans which would commit Edinburgh to becoming a carbon neutral city by 2037.
Chris Packham cancels appearance at dog festival after death threats
An appearance by TV presenter Chris Packham at a festival for dog lovers has been cancelled after he received death threats following his campaign to stop the shooting of birds.
Food waste ‘bigger cause of climate change than plastics’
Food waste is a bigger cause of climate change than plastics, according to Zero Waste Scotland.
Second osprey chick hatches at wildlife reserve
A second osprey chick of the season has hatched at a Scottish wildlife reserve, just 24 hours after the first.
Food giants and supermarkets pledge to help slash waste
Food giant Nestle and major supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose will pledge to help halve food waste by 2030, ministers have announced.
Families call for action on climate change in street protest
Hundreds of mothers, fathers and families with babies and children took to the streets to demand urgent action on climate change.
UN chief begins South Pacific tour with climate change warning
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned the political will to fight climate change seems to be fading at the same time as things are getting worse for those on the front-line.
Scottish newspaper Sunday Mail to support Green Party in European elections
Scottish newspaper the Sunday Mail is to announce its support for the Green Party in the European elections.
Police fear workplace parking levy will ‘increase risks’ to officers
Controversial plans for a workplace parking levy could risk the “safety and security” of police, the body representing rank-and-file officers has claimed.
Workplace parking charge plans published by Scottish Greens
Controversial proposals to give councils the power to introduce a workplace parking levy have been published by the Scottish Greens.