Focus on Govt of Scotland
Nature restoration in Highlands facing long-term challenges, communities warn
Conservationists working to save vital ecosystems in the Scottish Highlands say they are facing a multitude of long-term challenges.
Scottish govt delays passenger trains decarbonization target by a decade to 2045
The Scottish government has delayed its target for decarbonising passenger trains from 2035 to 2045 due to budget constraints.
Scottish Government releases plan to make Scotland key producer of hydrogen
Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said hydrogen is one of Scotland’s “greatest industrial opportunities since oil and gas”.
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’s ban on wood-burning stoves in new homes scrapped
“A ban on wood-burning stoves would have had a devastating effect on our rural and island communities."
Scottish net zero secretary hopes to use COP29 summit to drive ‘greater action’ on climate change
Holyrood was recently forced to pass legislation to remove the unachievable target of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 from climate change laws.
Holyrood passes Climate Change Bill branded Scottish govt’s ‘admission of failure’
Scottish climate bill branded an “admission of failure” passes, moving targets to a five-year cycle after missed goals.
Views sought on reforms to Scotland’s energy infrastructure planning
A consultation on proposed changes has been launched to make the system for considering large energy projects in Scotland more efficient.
Scotland must act to tax ‘planet-wrecking private jets’, campaigners urge
Scotland urged to tax private jets, with Oxfam claiming their "reckless pollution" fuels climate crisis and extreme inequality.
