Tag: Pollution

Scots scientists launch first chemical test to check rivers for drugs and microplastics

Environment

Eilidh Farquhar - February 9, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL scientists at The James Hutton Institute have launched the first nationwide test on drugs and microplastics entering Scottish waters. The Scottish Government funded study...

Scotland sees an increase in butterflies, but some species still at risk, new report reveals

Animal News

Sophia Kerr - November 22, 2023

OVER the last four decades, there has been a 35% increase in the number of butterflies across Scotland - but not all species are...

Shocking footage shows woman berating tourist for car engine running – before allegedly stealing her motor’s keys

Multimedia

Heather Campbell - August 14, 2023

SHOCKING footage shows a woman berating a tourist for having her car engine running - before allegedly stealing her car keys and running off. Charley...

World Health Organisation warns that revising cooking fuel use “must be a developmental priority”

Environment

Wendy Brooking - October 4, 2021

THE World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that revising cooking fuels "must be a developmental priority". WHO have highlighted that if no urgent changes are...

Carbon company aims to expand team with new job vacancies

Community

Claire Lindsay - July 5, 2021

A material manufacturer company has announced a new drive in recruitment as they look for 14 new recruits to add to its growing team SGL...

Dalmatian has 18 inches of intestine removed after eating discarded rubbish left in Scots field

In Brief

Kirsty Stewart - May 31, 2021

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES A DALMATIAN had to have 18 inches of his intestine removed after eating rubbish that was left behind in a Scottish field. Milo...

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