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Arran Eco Savvy launches Climate Detectives project in schools
Composting and food waste – learning how nature recycles and how we can reduce waste at home and school. Energy use and renewables – discovering how Arran can power itself more sustainably.…
How we Lost Touch with Nature
Urban greening: Increasing nature in cities by 50%, 100%, or 1000%, in the context of a tenfold rise in urbanisation since 1800. Nature engagement campaigns: Boosting attention to nature by 50%, 200%,…
Roots of Arran tree planting fundraiser
90 Trees marking The HH The Dalai Lama's 90th birthday
Help stop a new incinerator in Irvine
Although Scotland has banned the development of incinerators, a new one is being proposed for Irvine. Read on for more information and how to object to this application. Friends of the Earth…
Arran becomes Scotland’s third UNESCO Global Geopark
In case the news hadn't reached some off island readers - on the 17th of April the Isle of Arran was awarded Global Geopark Status by UNESCO. Here, NatureScot Geologist Dr Colin…
Scotland Introduces Landmark Ecocide Bill
Scotland stands on the cusp of a legal revolution with the introduction of the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that could make it the first UK nation to criminalise…
The Environments of the world need us all to keep pushing for protection
28 states have signed Global Ocean Treaty into law while UK is failing to get onboard Prioritise ratifying the Global Ocean Treaty by making time in the parliamentary schedule ahead of UNOC…
Climate watchdog warns Scotland needs to take ‘immediate action’
A report by Danyel Van Reenen, 21st May 2025, STV News. Featured image by Pixa Pexels on Pexels.com The UK’s climate watchdog has warned that Scotland needs to take “immediate action at…
Natural Environment Bill – A lifeline for Scotland’s Biodiversity?
Major new legislation for nature in Scotland is a rare opportunity - at most, it comes around once in a decade. We know all too well that Scotland’s nature is struggling, and…
Storm appeals launched after Éowyn
In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, fundraisers have been set up for Eas Mor Forest in Kildonan, and another by the National Trust for Scotland for support at their properties, including Brodick…
Radio Teleswitch Service Turn off
Electricity demand varies throughout the day, with lower usage at night and higher during the day. Due to this fluctuation, night-time electricity is cheaper, and daytime electricity is more expensive. The energy…
Scotland’s Climate Targets
In a week’s time world leaders will gather in Azerbaijan for COP29, the annual climate talks that aim to secure commitments to keep us on track to avoiding the worst impacts of…