Category: climate crisis
Storm Amy and 75K escaped Scottish salmon
“Without tighter regulation, better containment measures and effective genetic monitoring of wild populations, these events could continue to erode what’s left of UK’s wild salmon.”
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Give the next heatwave a name?
One hot summer day might be a treat in Scotland but prolonged heat is a different story. “To prevent extreme heat events from getting much worse in future, the only solution is for the world to stop using planet-heating fossil fuels as soon as possible.”
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Insurgent, disruptive or flailing Labour?
Articles, Brexit, climate crisis, Economy, European Union, Independence, Policy, Politics, Social democracy, UKA six-hour cabinet meeting last Friday appears to have done little to give the flailing Labour government much of a new strategy. It came at the end of a week when a YouGov poll put Reform just ahead of Labour (25% to 24%) with the Tories trailing on 21%.
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Energy privatisation is a disaster for Scotland
Energy poverty in Scotland affects 31% of the population, which is significantly higher than in England and the EU. Despite abundant energy resources, especially renewable, local costs remain exorbitant due to ineffective regulations and privatization. High energy bills drive families away, worsen health issues, and threaten economic growth, with profits benefiting external shareholders.
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Hope and powerlessness: the world in new year 2025
The new year presents challenges amid global conflicts and power struggles, highlighting a deep sense of hopelessness. Yet, meaningful hope exists through activism and accountability in political leadership, as demonstrated by brave movements and public dissent toward fostering a better future.
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