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Ancient rock formations could store millions of tonnes of CO2, Scottish research says
Environment
Isle of Skye among places that could
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UK Government funding for Scotland’s fishing is an ‘insult’, minister says
Scottish fishing
Rural Affairs Secretary wants parties to come together to more from the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund
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ExxonMobil fined £176,000 over flaring at Fife petrochemical plant
Environment
Company said 'We regret and apologise to local communities'
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Key facts on deposit return ‘kept from us’ - Circularity Scotland boss
Food & Drink
Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for £166m over the decision to delay the DRS in 2023
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Slater gave ’emphatic’ assurance to Biffa on deposit return scheme
Scottish Government
Court of Session hears evidence from company boss in reparations case against the government
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Government urged to ‘do the right thing’ and reject Rosebank development
North Sea oil
Equinor has submitted a response to the regulator which includes Scope 3 emissions estimates
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How retrofitting homes can drive economic and employer benefits
Analysis
Energy efficiency organisation calls on businesses and politicians to help heat houses in a more affordable way
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Edinburgh start-up pioneers waste trading platform
Start-ups
The software is being prepared for launch to commercial buyers and sellers later this year
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100th Scottish businesses becomes a B Corp
Environment
The milestone comes with Arbikie Distillery being certified as socially and environmentally sound
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Shetland councillors to raise cod quota concerns with Westminster
Shetland Islands Council
The local fishermen’s association calls 2026 North Sea 'zero catch' proposals 'fleet-ending madness'
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Tories vow to scrap carbon tax and wind subsidies
Conservative Party
Party conference pledges also include removal of business rates for shops and pubs
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Global banking climate group to stop operations after member exodus
Banking & Finance
The Net Zero Banking Alliance was assembled in 2021 by the UN Environment Programme’s finance initiative
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BrewDog sells Kinrara Estate to natural capital firm
BrewDog
Brewer's COO says it's the 'right time' to hand the land over to a specialist
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Bill to create legally-binding biodiversity targets backed by Holyrood committee
Environment
The group of MSPs has called for a clear timetable to introduce the statutory targets
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Cultivating profit with regenerative agriculture
Agriculture
Following a record warm summer, the business case is building for Scotland's food sector to bet on soil
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Accident sees John Dewar & Sons pour whisky down the drain
Whisky
Investigation launched into incident by the Scottish environmental regulator
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Glasgow climate tech firm hires new chief executive
Environment
Its founder and leader for the last 30 years is stepping into a non-executive role
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Glasgow firm pioneers sustainability fractional support service
Environment
Full launch planned for October, with a couple of clients already signed up
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Nearly 30,000 LEZ fines handed out in Glasgow last year
Glasgow
£764,580 was collected from 18,962 fines being paid during its second year in operation
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UPDATE: Greer threatens legal action if ministers back Lomond Banks plan
Scottish Green Party
Campaigners congregated at the Scottish Parliament to oppose the development
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Cost of net zero could ‘put pressure’ on Scottish budget
Scottish Budget
Scottish Fiscal Commission reveals that public spending on climate mitigation in Scotland could total £21bn over the next 25 years
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Circular economy 'contributes £7 billion to Scotland'
Environment
New report claims that circular sectors accounted for 81,447 jobs and represented nearly 5% of total Scottish GVA
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Council committee objects to Glentarken Wind Farm plan
Perth and Kinross Council
Councillors unanimously vote to against the proposals due to their potential impact on the local landscape
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MSPs take evidence on government carbon budgeting
Environment
Committee convener raises concerns on how emissions cuts can be achieved in rural areas
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