Man dies after being hit by falling tree during Storm Boelo The incident took place in Dumfries and Galloway. Evening Standard · 16h ago
Storm Boelo brings 80mph gusts and travel disruption to Scotland The amber wind warning came into force at 9pm on Saturday night, and will remain in place until 9pm on Sunday. Evening Standard · Oct 25
Scots braced for heavy rain and strong winds as two named storms sweep in Storm Austen hits the country on Friday, followed closely with Storm Boelo on Saturday and Sunday. Evening Standard · Oct 23
'Thousands' of fish and birds killed as Diageo admits toxic pollution incident DRINKS giant Diageo has admitted responsibility for a toxic pollution incident that is estimated to have killed “thousands” of fish in Moray ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 20
Diageo ‘sincerely sorry’ following pollution incident on River Spey tributary A chemical thought to be caustic soda entered the water at Knockando burn in May, killing fish and other wildlife. Evening Standard · Oct 20
Guinness maker apologises for toxic spill in UK river that killed fish and wildlife A 2km stretch of the burn had been ‘destroyed’ and could take years to recover The Independent UK · Oct 20
Highland company served with £32,100 penalty after SEPA investigation A HIGHLAND company has been served with a £32,000 penalty after a Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) investigation. The National (Scotland) · Oct 7
Diesel generators at 'green' data centre spark fumes fears for nearby homes ‘GREEN” data centres in a Lanarkshire AI growth zone could run diesel generators in hot weather to meet higher power demand ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
These are the 7 areas of Scotland experiencing 'significant water scarcity' Seven areas of Scotland are experiencing 'significant water scarcity' according to a new report by the Scottish Environmental Protection… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25
In 2021, Tyler and Wendy Chambers bought 66 acres for their dream home in Washington; 5 years later, they still haven’t built it after nearly $300,000 in costs and a 44-acre dispute A Washington man's plan for a family home on sixty-six acres became a costly dispute. Excavation and environmental studies led to significant financial burdens for the family. The process resulted in a permanent deed restriction on over forty acres of the property. This lengthy regulatory battle has caused considerable emotional… The Economic Times · Sep 16
They spent $300,000. Now they’re asked to give up 44 acres Tyler Chambers embarked on an ambitious journey to construct his dream home in Washington. Investing nearly $300,000 into regulatory requirements and necessary studies, he was soon met with neighbor complaints that triggered additional demands. These included extensive environmental assessments and a permanent conservation deed restriction on two-thirds of his land.… The Times of India · Sep 16
Nurse alerts NHS boss to 'safety risks' of huge AI data centre near Scottish hospital A NURSE has claimed in an email to NHS bosses that a huge proposed AI data centre near a Scottish hospital could pose a “dangerous” risk to… The National (Scotland) · Sep 15
Restrictions remain on two Scottish rivers after 39 days of very low flows WATER abstraction restrictions remain in place on two Scottish rivers after they recorded 39 consecutive days of very low flows The National (Scotland) · Aug 13
Popular Fife beach faces losing bathing water status after years of pollution A popular beach in Fife risks losing its official bathing water status due to health risks caused by pollution The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5 Water scarcity in Scotland likely to continue despite flood alerts, experts warn Companies facing water restrictions include Fisheries Management Scotland, NFU Scotland, the Scotch Whisky Association and Scottish Golf
Evening Standard · Aug 5 Experts warn that water scarcity may continue despite flood alerts A cluster of heavy slow moving showers and storms will roll across eastern Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30 Scotland's rivers under 'significant pressure' as England and Wales declare droughts RECENT rainfall has eased water scarcity in parts of Scotland but several areas remain under significant pressure , while England and Wales have…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24 Warning issued as illness-causing pollution found at popular Fife beach "Pollution has been identified by SEPA at Aberdour beach and exposure may cause illness."
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24 Scottish businesses forced to limit water use as area hits 'significant scarcity' BUSINESSES in the Scottish Borders will be restricted from extracting water from local sources as the area hits "significant water…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 'Do not swim' warning issued at popular Scottish beach amid 'contamination incident' SWIMMERS at a beach in Angus have been warned not to enter the water due to bacterial contamination, as an environmental watchdog has launched an…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13 Hotspots revealed where cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’ pollute Scotland’s waters SCOTLAND’s environmental regulator has published a new report detailing how dangerous chemicals have been found in waters across Scotland ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9 Dangerous chemicals linked to cancer found in water tests across Scotland HARMFUL so-called "forever chemicals" have been found in water samples taken across Scotland, officials have said ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Salmon population in Scottish river 'under significant pressure' from high water use Concerns have been raised about the wild Atlantic salmon population in a river in north-east Scotland, after changes in water extraction were…
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon under threat amid a row over drinking water Experts voiced ‘profound disappointment’ over a decision to increase water extraction from the River Spey
The National (Scotland) · Jul 4 Public told not to swim at popular Scottish beach after sewage pipe fault The public have been warned against bathing near North Ayrshire's coast after two recent sewage discharges