Environment
Thursday 09/10/2008
Slamannan Plateau designated Special Protection Area under the EC Birds Directive.
Wednesday 08/10/2008
Scottish Government backs moves to strengthen the UK Climate Change Bill.
Tuesday 07/10/2008
'Reverse vending' recycling machines to be introduced.
Monday 06/10/2008
Renewable Energy Framework proposes rise in clean energy used for heat and transport.
Wednesday 01/10/2008
Proposals aimed at developing crofting communities.
Tuesday 30/09/2008
Proposals to update legislation to tackle increasing risk of flooding.
Strategy to improve the health of under threat honey bees.
Monday 29/09/2008
Pentland Firth is the Saudi Arabia of marine power - First Minister.
Sunday 28/09/2008
Fisheries Secretary to raise issue of fish dumped at sea on international stage.
Friday 26/09/2008
A review of how Scotland uses its land.
Thursday 25/09/2008
Communities Minister urges UK Government to give more help for house builders.
Fisheries Secretary attacks 'scandalous waste' caused by European regulations.
Wednesday 24/09/2008
Influential environmental champions are the first 'Friends of the Saltire Prize'.
New hydro station in Perthshire capable of powering 1300 homes has been approved.
Tuesday 23/09/2008
£3.5 million allocated to increase recycling rates including real nappy projects, bike recycling and plastics initiatives.
Monday 22/09/2008
Scotland’s first community marine reserve.
Friday 19/09/2008
Proposed reforms to key renewable energy scheme will mean significant funding increases for projects.
Thursday 18/09/2008
Latest data illustrates the scale of action required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Wednesday 17/09/2008
Funding for projects to help drive community-led action to reduce emissions.
Tuesday 16/09/2008
Watchdog welcomes best ever drinking water quality results.
Friday 12/09/2008
Birdwatchers flocking to South of Scotland to benefit from new observation hide.
Action taken after trial sowings found to contain genetically modified material.
Tuesday 09/09/2008
New measures to reduce discards of stocks and promote conservation.
New nitrate regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament.
Energy Minister tells conference Scotland 'set to surpass' its green energy target for 2011.