Rural and Environment
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Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel: Statement
18th August 2022 by Rural and Environment News Team
Matthew Cole, Chair of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel, comments on the Panel's assessment of the cost of living crisis and the action required to prevent and alleviate fuel poverty
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Climate Week 2021 draws to a close
19th September 2021 by Michael Matheson
Net Zero Secretary Michael Matheson reflects on Scotland's Climate Week 2021
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Building climate resilience in Scotland
16th June 2021 by Michael Matheson
Net Zero Secretary Michael Matheson blogs about the Climate Change Committee's risk assessment reports, published today, and our approach to building climate resilience in Scotland
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Land Reform reflections
24th March 2021 by Roseanna Cunningham
Looking back on her time as Scotland's first Cabinet Secretary for Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham reflects on the progress made to progress land reform across the country
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Circularity Scotland appointed as Deposit Return Scheme administrator for Scotland
24th March 2021 by admin
Circularity Scotland Limited has been announced as the new administrator to oversee operation of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The Scottish Government confirmed today that it had approved the scheme administrator application of Circularity Scotland, a not-for-profit body which represents a combination of drinks producers, trade associations and retailers. The DRS will require consumers to...
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Scotland’s Climate Assembly publishes interim report
24th March 2021 by Roseanna Cunningham
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham welcomes the Climate Assembly's interim report
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Ensuring a just transition to net-zero
23rd March 2021 by Roseanna Cunningham
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on the importance of a just transition to net-zero, as the Just Transition Commission publishes its final report
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Extra £4 million for snowsports
14th March 2021 by Rebecca Macdonald
Additional funding of up to £4 million will support Scotland’s snowsports centres and ski schools though the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. The sector has been forced to close due to Level 4 restrictions to suppress the spread of COVID-19. This support comes on top of a £3 million funding package announced in January for snowsports...
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World Wildlife Day
3rd March 2021 by admin
Ben Macpherson, Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment – UN World Wildlife Day FROM mountain hares and sea eagles to porpoises and whales, Scotland boasts some incredible wildlife. This World Wildlife Day, people across the globe will join together – to appreciate the natural world around them, to learn more about the importance...
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New regulations mark land reform milestone
10th February 2021 by johnfitzgerald
Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on the passing of regulations to make land ownership more transparent
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