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UK Government committee calls Forth Energy's biomass plans into question
A new report has cast doubt on Forth Energy's biomass plans for Dundee, Rosyth, Grangemouth and Leith. (...)
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SEPA 'failing' to protect Dighty Burn from pollution
The environmental agency for Scotland has been accused of "failing" after industrial material was found in water close to Broughty Ferry beach only a year after an investigation into fly-tipping was carried out. (...)
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Cycling councillor on a mission to get more to take to the saddle
A Perthshire councillor who cycles to meetings has urged others to follow in his carbon-saving footsteps. (...)
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Carbon Trust report lends weight to SNP's renewable energy claims
The SNP'S ambitious plans to generate 100% of Scotland's electricity from renewable sources by 2020 have been given a major boost after a new report claimed the UK could capture a quarter of the entire global marine energy market. (...)
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US environmental groups condemn Dundee biomass project
Environmental groups in the US have objected to plans to build a biomass burner in Dundee because they claim it will destroy American forests. (...)
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Environmental groups call on Scottish Government to delay signing replacement Forth crossing contract
Environmental groups have joined forces to urge the Scottish Government to delay signing the £2.3 billion contract for a new Forth crossing. (...)
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Japanese disaster stirs nuclear power debate
The battle to prevent a meltdown at a Japanese nuclear power station after last week's devastating earthquake has raised more concerns about the safety of nuclear power. (...)
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Campaigners against Dundee biomass plant claim objections snub
Campaigners against Forth Energy's biomass plant at Dundee harbour have expressed dismay at the handling of planning objections to the proposal by the Scottish Government. (...)
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Environmental groups claim high fuel prices are good for the planet
As rocketing fuel prices continue to hit the pockets of motorists, members of the UK's green lobby have said the hike could benefit the planet. (...)
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Dundee teacher Patricia McLeod
Former Dundee teacher Patricia McLeod has died, aged 82. (...)
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Friends of the Earth claims report proves case for renewable energy
Coal-fired power stations like Longannet in Fife could be a thing of the past, claims Friends of the Earth. (...)
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Report claims oil and gas dependence risks Scotland's prosperity
A new report claims the Scottish Government has put the country's prosperity at risk through its continuing dependence on oil and gas. (...)
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Friends of the Earth in global warming warning over Dundee biofuels proposal
Plans to use biomass as a fuel source in Dundee and Leith could make global warming worse—and an area twice the size of Belgium will be needed to cultivate the necessary supply. (...)
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Fossil fuel levy decision a 'giant swizz' by Treasury
The First Minister has accused the UK Government of trying to pull a "giant swizz" that could threaten Tayside and Fife's future in the profitable renewables market. (...)
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New energy plans 'need money'
More funding will be needed to meet new energy efficiency targets unveiled by the Scottish Government, it has been claimed. (...)
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Alex Salmond sets ambitious renewables target for Scotland's next decade
More than three quarters of Scotland's electricity supply will come from renewable sources within a decade, First Minister Alex Salmond has said. (...)
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Recession could help save the planet
The recession could be good news for the planet as people try to save money by cutting down their energy consumption. (...)
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Strong parliamentary backing for new Forth bridge
Scotland's biggest construction project is firmly on course after MSPs overwhelmingly backed plans for a new bridge across the Forth. (...)
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