Two community projects in Orkney are benefitting from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.
Celebrating World Social Work Day
This year World Social Work Day, Tuesday March 20th, highlights ‘Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability’
Fish Farm Gets Go Ahead Despite Deep Concerns Raised
Orkney Trout Fishing Association was ‘deeply concerned at the scale and location of this development
Brexit Concerns Over Environmental Safeguards
Concern is growing that EU environmental safeguards will not be transferred when the UK leaves
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.”