Concern is growing that EU environmental safeguards will not be transferred when the UK leaves
Brexit Concerns Over Environmental Safeguards
Encouraging Orkney’s Biodiversity
Some of the actions which have taken place you may have begun to notice.
SEPA Records 6 Year High for Scottish Businesses
The latest report by SEPA shows Scottish regulated businesses achieved a six year high, with 91.7% of sites recorded as ‘Excellent’, ‘Good’, or ‘Broadly Compliant’. HIAL Inverness Airport is among 59 businesses in Scotland […]
Low Reporting on Biodiversity by Public Bodies
‘ more than half of public bodies haven’t completed biodiversity reports….“
Concerns Over Funding to Combat Climate Change
“The finance received from Europe for environmental objectives is considerable and a significant part of the budget of Marine Scotland, SNH, Zero Waste Scotland and SEPA.”
A Minor Rant About Takeaway Plastic/Paper Cups
“When did consuming large cups of takeaway coffee become part of our daily need for sustenance?”
Scotland Aims to Ban the Sale of Plastic Cotton Buds
“These products are completely unnecessary as biodegradable alternatives are readily available.”
Recycling in Orkney
It is thought that Orkney households use over 12 million cans, foil trays and aerosols per year.
Environmental Court a Must for Scotland
“Scotland must establish a new Environmental Court to replace the functions currently fulfilled by the European Court of Justice
Straw House Features at the Science Festival
Nick gave the audience an informative and fascinating account of how to build a house using the straw bale technique.
