Environment

Investment in roads still needed in face of climate crisis, SNP ministers confirm

Environment secretary Fergus Ewing said he would “make no apology” about the dualling of the A9

Dissatisfaction with home heating may 'hamper' green alternatives, Citizens Advice warns

New research commissioned by the charity has found that households with oil or gas systems were generally happier with their heating than those with more environmentally friendly options.

Achieving net-zero at SNP conference

Scotland bans plastic stemmed cotton buds

MSPs call for views on draft national islands plan

North Ayrshire Council becomes first local authority to offer free ‘birth to potty’ real nappy packs

Scottish Government reaffirms opposition to fracking

Charging for disposable cups more effective at reducing use than offering discounts for reusables

Green developments to get go-ahead without planning permission

Almost 13,000 students studying renewable energy as Scotland upskills for climate emergency

Scottish Parliament passes climate change bill

Scotland’s first Arctic Policy Framework launched to boost Scottish-Arctic links

Young Scots join global climate strike today

COP26: Glasgow chosen to host UN global climate summit in 2020

Scottish Government transport strategy 'grotesquely skewed towards supporting more car use', campaigners warn

Boris Johnson announces extra funding for Scottish farmers

Programme for Government: Focus on climate change, poverty and drugs deaths

Campaigners urge Nicola Sturgeon to end support for new oil and gas developments

Scottish Greens unveil proposals for a ‘green new deal’ to reduce emissions and grow economy

UK Government urged to 'stop banks closing the last branch in town'

Ministers urged to bring forward Circular Economy Bill

John Finnie to stand down at 2021 Scottish Parliament election

RSPB Scotland calls for immediate halt to mountain hare culls

Ban fossil fuel vehicles from city centres by 2030, urges Climate Emergency Response Group

Scottish Greens urge ministers to restrict fishing access to West Shetland Shelf

Glasgow to host the next UN climate change conference