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Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 2:04 PM
At an event held in Portobello today, Wednesday 30th May, it was announced that a total of 61 Scottish beaches now hold the coveted Seaside Award status, given for 2012 by the country’s leading charity for the environment, Keep Scotland Beautiful. Eight will also now be able to fly the internationally-acclaimed Blue Flag. Both awards, given annually, recognise high standards of cleanliness, safety, and water quality.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 5:16 PM
A report published by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) on 17 May says that local authorities play a ‘crucial role’ in meeting national emissions targets, and that limited action by local government would put achievement of UK carbon targets at risk.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 5:15 PM
On 22 May Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Edward Davey announced the publication of a draft UK Energy Bill. The Bill includes significant measures to reform the electricity market which Mr Davey said were necessary to 'ensure we keep the lights on, bills down and the air clean'.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 5:11 PM
Fife Council is the first council in Scotland to gain a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Silver Pledge award for its practice in purchasing sustainable wood and paper.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 5:07 PM
Climate change and sustainable development jobs are currently being advertised at Keep Scotland Beautiful and Aberdeen City Council. One job vacancy and two internships are also available at the Public Interest Research Centre, all relating to work on Common Cause.
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 5:03 PM
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) have published a report arguing that urgent action is needed to ensure that investment in wind farms benefits the communities that are affected by them. The report features a case study of the approach of Argyll and Bute Council to this issue.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 5:10 PM
Sustainable Scotland Network and Adaptation Scotland have published two new analyses of Scottish local authority climate change mitigation and adaptation activity for the period 2010-11. The analyses draw on information provided directly by councils in their reports on Scotland’s Climate Change Declaration.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 5:03 PM
The World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report, published on 15 May, reveals that there has been a 30% decline in the health of species since 1970, and that the global population is consuming 50% more natural resources globally than our planet can sustainably produce.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 5:01 PM
A major new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) has highlighted that urban areas are particularly at risk from the impacts of climate change. The report states that cities across Europe should start to invest in adaptation measures now to avoid higher costs further down the line.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 4:59 PM
New Waste (Scotland) Regulations were approved by the Scottish Parliament on 9 May, which will affect collections of dry recyclables and food waste for both businesses and local authorities.
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 4:55 PM
In order to secure public uptake of new UK government green initiatives such as the Green Deal, smart meter rollout and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), a government-backed, national-level communications strategy needs to be put in place, argues a new report.
Friday, 11 May 2012, 10:24 AM
With less than a month to go, Keep Scotland Beautiful – Scotland's leading environmental charity - is urging the Scottish public to stand up and join in the war against the litter blighting our country.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:53 AM
In early May the Improvement Service published an Environmental Indicators Framework, which has been developed to support the use of environmental indicators within the Menu of Local Outcome Indicators.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:51 AM
A major study conducted by Natural England has found that putting green infrastructure such as parks, gardens and trees at the heart of neighbourhoods can bring significant economic benefits to local areas.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:49 AM
The City of Edinburgh Council has made a short video highlighting 20 Council-led initiatives which contribute to its vision for a Sustainable Edinburgh 2020.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:43 AM
The European Environment Agency (EEA) have added a series of interactive maps to the new Climate-ADAPT website, showing projected changes in temperature and precipitation across Europe for 2021-2050 and 2071-2100.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:39 AM
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has published the new programme of events for its ‘Sharing Good Practice’ series. The events cover a wide range of topics – from community growing to Strategic Environmental Assessment – and are aimed at land managers, local authority officers, and those from health, business, education, voluntary and government sectors. The Sharing Good Practice website also contains presentations, reports and useful links from previous events.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:24 PM
A major report published by the Royal Society on 26 April has urged governments to address the ‘twin issues’ of over-consumption in developed and emerging economies and global population growth.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:22 PM
Highland Council launches new Community Benefit policy for renewable energy developments; Aberdeen City Council complete second phase of sustainable council housing development; Aberdeen City Council launches car club; Glasgow City Council launch Food Miles Education Pack for primary schools; Scottish Borders Council runs carbon reduction competition in schools, and; Fife Council's Green Business Fife organise study visit for local businesses to Gaia-Wind.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:18 PM
Community and Renewable Energy Loan Scheme (CARES) launched; Community Benefit register launched; community and locally owned renewable energy database and report published, and; VisitScotland research shows tourism not affected by wind farms.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:15 PM
The University of St Andrews has recently created an online repository to house all reports, responses, case studies and articles that were published by the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) prior to its closure.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:13 PM
In April, the new economics foundation (nef) published a report reviewing the growing body of well-being evidence from the past 30 years. The document aims to provide the tools necessary to transfer this academic knowledge into a practical format for policymakers.
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