Net Zero

The decision approves around 847 'net zero ready' homes

City of Edinburgh Council

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Scottish coastal town set for £1.3bn regeneration project

Organic Architects say this is what the distillery will look like after redevelopment

Organic Architects say this is what the distillery will look like after redevelopment

'Monarch of the Glen' distillery set for net zero transformation

Sarah Boyack did not vote as she was 10,000 miles away in Sydney

Sarah Boyack did not vote as she was 10,000 miles away in Sydney

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Scottish Labour's net zero chief missed climate change vote after flying to Australia

The Scottish Greens abstained in the vote calling the bill an admission of 'failure'

The Scottish Greens abstained in the vote calling the bill an admission of 'failure'

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New Scottish climate bill passes despite claims of 'failure' by Greens

Friends of the Earth said that by 2044 the Peterhead plant would account for between 50-80% of Scotland’s total carbon budget, and would put pressure on other sectors of the economy to reduce emissions more rapidly.

Friends of the Earth said that by 2044 the Peterhead plant would account for between 50-80% of Scotland’s total carbon budget, and would put pressure on other sectors of the economy to reduce emissions more rapidly.

Friends of the Earth

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Ministers ‘misled’ on environmental impact of new power plant, campaigners claim

St Fergus Gas Terminal near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

St Fergus Gas Terminal near Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

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What's going on with Scotland's Acorn project?

Nuclear power is hugely less efficient in tackling carbon emissions and is more expensive, experts have said

Nuclear power is hugely less efficient in tackling carbon emissions and is more expensive, experts have said

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No case at all for nuclear power in Scotland, group of international experts say

Grangemouth oil refinery closing could reveal new opportunities

Grangemouth oil refinery closing could reveal new opportunities

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Grangemouth closure shows urgent need to ensure net zero doesn’t cost jobs

The acting Net Zero Secretary said plans for a pipeline between Scotland Germany continue

The acting Net Zero Secretary said plans for a pipeline between Scotland Germany continue

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Exporting hydrogen to Europe ‘will be gamechanger’ for Scottish economy – minister

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes during a visit to drone manufacturer Flowcopter in Loanhead

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes during a visit to drone manufacturer Flowcopter in Loanhead

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First ever Scottish Government bond could fund green projects, says Kate Forbes

A wind farm near Ardrossan

A wind farm near Ardrossan

Future Economy Scotland

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Leading economist calls on Scotland to embrace 'ambitious' new industrial strategy

Ministers have been told to 'urgently' introduce a new model to achieve long-term economic value in the sector

Ministers have been told to 'urgently' introduce a new model to achieve long-term economic value in the sector

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Scotland's net zero transition needs significant investment to avoid failure – report

The new strategy considers how to secure lifeline services in the Highlands and islands while considering increasing the production and use of sustainable fuel

The new strategy considers how to secure lifeline services in the Highlands and islands while considering increasing the production and use of sustainable fuel

Greens urge Scottish Government to limit number of flights as new strategy published

It is currently illegal to use e-scooters on public roads and pavements in Scotland

It is currently illegal to use e-scooters on public roads and pavements in Scotland

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'Let's get on with it': The inevitable legalisation of e-scooters in Scotland

The purchase of an additional 14 coaches will take the bus firm's total fleet number to 38

The purchase of an additional 14 coaches will take the bus firm's total fleet number to 38

Scottish transport business announces expansion of electric bus fleet

John Swinney pictured in Glasgow last week

John Swinney pictured in Glasgow last week

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John Swinney warned SNP voters want climate change to remain top priority

REW, a German based energy group, have announced plans to build a new green hydrogen plant in Grangemouth

REW, a German based energy group, have announced plans to build a new green hydrogen plant in Grangemouth

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'Green revolution': Plans announced for hydrogen plant at Grangemouth

Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the UK Government's North Sea Transition Deal

Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the UK Government's North Sea Transition Deal

Call for 'New Deal for the North Sea' as campaigners brand UK plans a 'sham'

Rural Scotland will remain reliant on older cars for a good while yet

Rural Scotland will remain reliant on older cars for a good while yet

Pledge to end use of fossil fuel-powered cars cannot be delivered

School children hold a protest about climate change outside the Scottish Parliament

School children hold a protest about climate change outside the Scottish Parliament

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Scottish Government can no longer claim to lead the world on climate

Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater visit the site of a new solar farm at the University of Edinburgh

Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater visit the site of a new solar farm at the University of Edinburgh

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Lorna Slater: Greens will never stop fighting for action on climate crisis

Patrick Harvie is 'angry' that the Government has dropped a major climate target

Patrick Harvie is 'angry' that the Government has dropped a major climate target

Climate emergency

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Patrick Harvie 'angry' as climate targets dropped amid barrage of criticism

The Scottish Government wants to introduce a TfL-style ticket system for public transport across the country

The Scottish Government wants to introduce a TfL-style ticket system for public transport across the country

Climate emergency

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Scotland to get 'all modes of public transport' ticket system, minister announces

Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon

Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon

Climate emergency

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Former Nicola Sturgeon adviser speaks out on climate pledge row-back

First Minister Humza Yousaf and Net Zero and Just Transition Secretary Mairi McAllan visit the Port

First Minister Humza Yousaf and Net Zero and Just Transition Secretary Mairi McAllan visit the Port

Scottish Government to set out climate crisis plans after 'key target dropped'

Don't worry - we will continue to cover Scotland’s green freeports extensively

Don't worry - we will continue to cover Scotland’s green freeports extensively

Fair Work Convention

Five key points from The National's series on Scotland's green freeports

Humza Yousaf at Flowic in Aberdeen

Humza Yousaf at Flowic in Aberdeen

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Humza Yousaf opens world-first floating offshore wind innovation centre

We were joined by SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and Aberdeenshire councillor Fatima Joji

We were joined by SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and Aberdeenshire councillor Fatima Joji

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Watch The National’s live podcast with Stephen Flynn

Glen Reynolds discusses why Westminster can't be trusted with Scotland's energy

Glen Reynolds discusses why Westminster can't be trusted with Scotland's energy

Just Transition

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Scotland has so much potential - we can't trust Westminster with our energy resources

BBC presenter Chris Packham speaking to the media outside Isleworth Crown Court, west London

BBC presenter Chris Packham speaking to the media outside Isleworth Crown Court, west London

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Chris Packham cleared to take on UK Government in court over net zero

Peatland restoration

Peatland restoration

Forestry and Land Scotland

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Major milestone as forestry body hits 10,000 hectares of peatland restoration

Cavity Wall Insulation.

Cavity Wall Insulation.

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Our homes are not ready for net zero – and toothless legislation is not the answer

Scottish homes need to change to be ready for net zero, writes Dr Keith Baker

Scottish homes need to change to be ready for net zero, writes Dr Keith Baker

In Common: Our homes are nowhere near ready for net zero

Scotland has to keep up with the EU on net zero, writes Alyn Smith

Scotland has to keep up with the EU on net zero, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Scotland must take notice of the EU's ambitious plan to reach net zero

The BBC said Labour refused to make anyone available for interview on the Sunday Show

The BBC said Labour refused to make anyone available for interview on the Sunday Show

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Labour refuse to make anyone available for BBC interview on Scotland's energy future

An artist's impression of the proposed AMTE Power megafactory

An artist's impression of the proposed AMTE Power megafactory

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Jobs saved as major Scottish battery factory sold to Dutch company

Scotland's Economy Secretary has criticised Keir Starmer over U-turns on green policy

Scotland's Economy Secretary has criticised Keir Starmer over U-turns on green policy

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Keir Starmer’s green U-turns 'must not stand in way of Scotland's ambitions'

MPs have been urged to reject Westminster's plans

MPs have been urged to reject Westminster's plans

Conservative Party

MPs urged to reject Tories 'climate-wrecking' bid for annual North Sea oil licenses

An artist's impression of the proposed AMTE Power megafactory, which have since been scrapped

An artist's impression of the proposed AMTE Power megafactory, which have since been scrapped

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Major Scottish battery factory could be saved but dozens of jobs at risk

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to the Beatrice wind farm off the Caithness coast

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to the Beatrice wind farm off the Caithness coast

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Keir Starmer considers scrapping Labour's £28bn green investment plans

An artist's impression of the proposed AMTE Power megafactory, which have since been scrapped

An artist's impression of the proposed AMTE Power megafactory, which have since been scrapped

Battery storage

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Major Scottish battery factory goes bust in blow to UK's net-zero industry

The John Muir Trust's proposal for a carbon land tax in Scotland has moved a step closer

The John Muir Trust's proposal for a carbon land tax in Scotland has moved a step closer

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Budget sees carbon tax on Scotland's big landowners move step closer

Hundreds of civil service jobs will be relocated to Aberdeen over the next two years

Hundreds of civil service jobs will be relocated to Aberdeen over the next two years

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Plans to relocate Civil Service roles to Aberdeen accelerated by UK Government

Mairi McAllan said Rishi Sunak's net zero rollback had caused issues for the Scottish Government's own plans

Mairi McAllan said Rishi Sunak's net zero rollback had caused issues for the Scottish Government's own plans

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Scottish Government delays climate change plan due to UK's net zero rollback

Energy minister: It’d be 'unusual' if Scottish bond plans don't help fund net zero

The Scottish Government recently accelerated plans for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Scotland to Germany

The Scottish Government recently accelerated plans for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Scotland to Germany

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Humza Yousaf meets German ambassador to discuss major pipeline plans

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the world is burning

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the world is burning

Achieving net zero will not solve all our climate problems

The Prime Minister has 14 days to reply to Chris Packham’s letter

The Prime Minister has 14 days to reply to Chris Packham’s letter

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Chris Packham issues legal challenge against Rishi Sunak

Douglas Ross's Scottish Tories are facing internal dissent over a proposed motion on climate change

Douglas Ross's Scottish Tories are facing internal dissent over a proposed motion on climate change

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Scots Tory MSP rebels as party praises UK's 'alignment with EU' on climate

Latest oil prices show we must be cannier about move to net zero

Latest oil prices show we must be cannier about move to net zero

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George Kerevan: Latest oil prices show we must be cannier about move to net zero

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to the National Treatment Centre - Highland in Inverness. Picture date: Monday June 12, 2023. PA Photo. Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and released without charge after almost

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to the National Treatment Centre - Highland in Inverness. Picture date: Monday June 12, 2023. PA Photo. Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and released without charge after almost

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Humza Yousaf blasts 'colossal abdication of leadership' by Rishi Sunak

Will Humza Yousaf take the opportunity to fill the climate vacuum left by Rishi Sunak, asks Lesley Riddoch

Will Humza Yousaf take the opportunity to fill the climate vacuum left by Rishi Sunak, asks Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: The UK's rollback on climate presents an opportunity for Humza Yousaf

Rishi Sunak has announced the scrapping of a range of planned environmental policies

Rishi Sunak has announced the scrapping of a range of planned environmental policies

House of Commons

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SNP demand recall of Westminster to debate 'arrogant' Tory U-turn on net zero

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech on the plans for net-zero commitments in the briefing room at 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech on the plans for net-zero commitments in the briefing room at 10 Downing Street

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Rishi Sunak announces major weakening of UK's net zero policies