Nick Forbes
Birth of IVF calf hailed as ‘significant’ step in making UK dairy industry greener
The calf, named Hilda, is part the Dumfries-based Langhill Herd, which has been a source of data for the UK dairy industry for...
Grangemouth workers have ‘sought-after skills’ for power grid work, says ScottishPower
ScottishPower seeks skilled workers from Grangemouth refinery and ISG layoffs for 1,000 jobs in Scotland's grid upgrade.
Golden eagle died after ‘wind turbine strike’ south of Scotland, investigation finds
Golden eagle Sparky, monitored by the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, died from a wind turbine strike, sparking calls for mitigation efforts.
Forbes vows Scotland will capitalise on ‘opportunities’ of net zero transition
Scotland aims to become a global green energy leader by fostering an investor-friendly climate for net-zero projects, says Kate Forbes.
Scotland on course for record number of heat pump installations in 2024
Scotland is set for a record year in heat pump installations, with a 34 per cent rise in 2024, boosted by government incentives.
Oil and gas sector has made ‘significant progress’ on emissions – industry body
A report says the UK’s oil and gas industry has made “significant progress” in emissions reduction targets
Oil and gas windfall tax rise would cost the economy £13bn, UK trade body warns
Increased windfall taxes on the UK’s offshore oil and gas industries would cost the economy about £13 billion.
‘Optimism’ as endangered black grouse numbers increase at UK’s rewilding sites
Black grouse, which are seen as an important indicator species for ecosystem health, have suffered UK-wide decline over recent decades.
Scotland’s consumer watchdog to investigate green home energy market amid fears of scams
The investigation will also look at whether consumers are presented with fair and affordable incentives.
Scottish Lib Dems vow to ‘seize economic opportunities of net zero now’
The Scottish Liberal Democrats would put tackling climate change “at the heart of a new industrial strategy”, deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain has announced
