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Sepa prosecutions of environmental rulebreakers plummet

COMPLAINTS about pollution in Scotland leapt over the past 10 years while successful prosecutions of polluters have fallen from 18 to zero, The…

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MoD blocks release of information on River Clyde radioactive pollution

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has blocked the release of information about radioactive pollution from nuclear bomb bases in the Clyde since 2016 ...

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Flood warnings in place as Storm Ashley set to hit Scotland

FLOOD warnings are in place across numerous parts of Scotland as Storm Ashley is set to batter the country with high winds and heavy rain over the…

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Firm admits to 'burying dead fish' on Scottish beach and warns of 'death threat'

A FIRM accused of “burying dead fish” has admitted it was disposing of salmon mortalities over the summer despite previously saying it was…

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Investigation into 'pollution incident' at Scottish distillery concludes

AN INVESTIGATION by an environmental watchdog which found a “leak” at a distillery on the Black Isle after the report of a pollution incident at…

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Chris Packham says fish farming is a 'monstrosity' following ‘salmon burying’ footage

BBC broadcaster Chris Packham has said that fish farming must end immediately as he claims it is a “social and environmental disaster”…

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Footage 'shows salmon being buried on Scottish island beach illegally'

A FISH firm has allegedly been filmed “burying” salmon on a beach four months after the practice was made illegal in Scotland – with the…

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Investigation launched after 'blood' seen flowing into Scottish river

AN investigation has been launched by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency after what appears to be blood was seen flowing into a river.

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'Shocking': High levels of faeces found at wild swimming locations

NEARLY 60 of Scotland’s most popular spots for wild swimming were polluted with high levels of faeces at least once this summer, analysis by The…

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'Grave concerns' over plans for 26 new homes in Borders village despite flood warning

LOCAL councillors have shared ‘grave concerns’ after flooding fears failed to sink plans for 26 new homes in a Borders village.

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Watchdog objects to housing plans at Taymouth Castle Estate due to flood risk

THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has lodged an objection to plans for new luxury homes on the Taymouth Castle Estate...

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Emergency satellite mapping service launched to combat Scottish environmental crises

A NATIONAL environmental regulator has launched an innovative satellite emergency mapping service in a bid to boost its response efficiency to…

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Sewage in Scotland’s rivers and beaches far more widespread than realised

Thousands of undisclosed sewage overflow incidents mean Scotland needs tougher regulations, says watchdog

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Sewage overflow monitoring in Scotland must be improved, says watchdog

ACTION must be taken to improve the operation of storm overflows in Scotland, an environmental watchdog has said.

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Danger of pollution from Scottish factory after company wins court battle

TOXIC lead pollution from a chipboard factory near Stirling could increase sharply after its operators won a five-year legal battle, the Scottish…

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Multiple flood warnings in place as Scots brace for heavy rain

MULTIPLE flood warnings have been put in place as parts of Scotland brace for heavy rain on Wednesday and Thursday ...

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Labour and LibDems silent on funding for sewage monitoring in Scotland

IN 2023, private water companies in England more than doubled the amount of sewage they discharged into the country’s rivers and seas.

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Tests show pollution which left beach unsafe for swimming not caused by sewage

SEWAGE did not cause a surge in bacterial pollution which made a Scottish beach unsafe for swimmers, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency…

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Ministers bow to salmon industry pressure on toxic pesticide

A NEW safety limit on a pesticide that kills marine wildlife has been delayed by four years following pressure from the salmon

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Swimmers are being advised against using Portobello beach due to “potential risk to human health” from bacteria...

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Recovery operation underway as boat sinks and spills fuel at Scottish fish farm

A RECOVERY operation is underway at the Sound of Mull after a fish farm landing craft sunk and leaked fuel ...

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The Ferret: Watchdog finds clear failings in efforts to protect Scotland’s lochs

ENVIRONMENTAL rule-breaking in Argyll’s commercial forests has polluted protected lochs – including one home to Scotland’s rarest freshwater…

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People urged not to go into the sea at popular Scottish beach over bacteria risks

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a warning against entering the sea at the Heads of Ayr.

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Academic warns of 'potentially damaging' health impact of Linwood e-waste fire

THE Scottish Greens have called for a “wider investigation” into e-waste fires after the incident at Linwood Industrial Estate last week...

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