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Lord Puttnam describes iconic Chariots of Fire scene as 'great embarrassment'
It's one of the most unforgettable opening movie sequences of all time. The athletes running in slow motion down the West Sands at St Andrews to Vangelis's instantly recognisable Chariots of Fire theme tune. (...)
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Increase in breakdowns caused by rodent damage
Repair garages in Angus are reportedly having to deal with a spike in the number of rodent-related breakdowns. (...)
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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. (...)
Report calls for 'transparency' on price consumers are paying to support renewable energy
Governments and power companies must make it clear how much of household bills is being spent on the development of renewable energy, a major new report says. (...)
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Longannet carbon capture scheme rumours described as 'deeply worrying'
ScottishPower has insisted talks with the UK Government are continuing, despite strong rumours that its flagship carbon capture and storage project is on the brink of collapse. (...)
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Climate change campaigner Al Gore says Scotland can be a renewable energy world leader
Climate change campaigner and former US vice-president Al Gore has hailed Scotland as a world leader in renewable energy. (...)
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Atholl Palace to receive rare trees from Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens
The Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry is looking forward to a new batch of rare conifers arriving for planting in the grounds at the end of the summer. (...)
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Search for alternative fuel focuses on shale gas
As North Sea gas and oil deposits dwindle, the search for alternative fuel supplies has gathered pace. (...)
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Family fun at Fife Science Festival
Visitors to St Andrews discovered the formula for fun during a free event to mark Fife Science Festival on Saturday. (...)
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Climate change campaigner says high prices will force us to confront reliance on fossil fuels
While our Fight For Fairer Fuel campaign gathers momentum among motorists angry at rising prices at the pumps, there are those who see higher petrol prices as not necessarily a bad thing. (...)
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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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Parties join to urge freight fund rethink
Greens have joined forces with Labour at Holyrood to press SNP ministers to abandon their plans to scrap the £7 million Freight Facilities Grant, a scheme which has underpinned moves to take goods by rail instead of road. (...)
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Water scorpion found in north Fife could hold climate change clues
A Dundee College student has made a scientific breakthrough after finding a freshwater scorpion in north Fife. (...)
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Longannet has two reasons to celebrate
Longannet power station in Fife had double the cause for celebration when major investment in carbon capture technology was confirmed on the same day its only rival for the cash dropped out. (...)
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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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Perth science forum to discuss the world's mountains
Leading scientists from across the globe are meeting in Perth next week to take part in the largest-ever conference on mountain regions. (...)
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Ben Lawers eco-system under the microscope
The impact of climate change on a fragile Perthshire eco-system has been examined by dozens of site managers and nature conservationists from across Europe. (...)
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Criticism of plan for Hunterston coal-fired power station
The Scottish Government has been flooded with thousands of objections from around the world over plans to build a new coal-fired power station. (...)
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St Andrews academic calls for more green thinking
A St Andrews professor urged people to think of the environment before they travel — as she spoke at a conference in Australia without setting foot out of Fife. (...)
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Big Tent Festival opens under sunny skies
Music fans poured into Falkland Estate as beautiful weather greeted the start of the three-day Big Tent Festival on Friday. (...)
