Environment

The link-up is looking to the future in the North Sea

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Funding boost for future of Scottish offshore wind industry
A partnership between two universities and future offshore wind energy operators has received backing.

Sandra McDowell, vice chair of the Galloway National Park Association

Sandra McDowell, vice chair of the Galloway National Park Association

Galloway National Park

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Wild places charity backs 'resilient' Galloway National Park campaign

In addition to investing in upgrading infrastructure, ScottishPower is creating a nationwide ‘one stop shop’ to help customers decarbonise their homes with technology such as heat pumps

In addition to investing in upgrading infrastructure, ScottishPower is creating a nationwide ‘one stop shop’ to help customers decarbonise their homes with technology such as heat pumps

Positive energy fuels ScottishPower's mission to make the UK fully electric

It has launched a new division to target the electric vehicle market

It has launched a new division to target the electric vehicle market

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New Scottish electric vehicle player emerges with 'ambitious plans'

Former SNP member of the UK parliament Tommy Sheppard opposes plans for carbon capture projects off Scotland

Former SNP member of the UK parliament Tommy Sheppard opposes plans for carbon capture projects off Scotland

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Mark Williamson: SNP Government credibility in tatters amid Rosebank furore

Less work has been carried out

Less work has been carried out

Offshore Energy UK

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Less offshore decommissioning carried out despite rise to £1.7 billion in spending

Will we be subjected to more power cuts owing to our energy policies?

Will we be subjected to more power cuts owing to our energy policies?

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Letters: Be prepared for power cuts, reminders of the madness of net zero

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Galloway National Park

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Farmers are important. But Galloway National Park can't be all about them

How solar farms can help our declining bee population

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'There’s a real war for talent and there’s pressures on salaries'

Is our electricity generating strategy fatally flawed?

Is our electricity generating strategy fatally flawed?

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Letters: Why can't our politicians see our electricity system is based on a fantasy?

UN climate summit kicks off this week (Peter Dejong/AP)

UN climate summit kicks off this week (Peter Dejong/AP)

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Brian Taylor: Three big reasons why action to reverse climate change is in trouble

Rosebank and Jackdaw in court. What case tells us about UK's oil and gas

Rosebank and Jackdaw in court. What case tells us about UK's oil and gas

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Rosebank and Jackdaw in court: what case tells us about 'unlawful' oil and gas

These are the perfect plants to grow in any Scottish winter garden

A completed disaster roof house in Bangladesh, one of the projects supported by the University of Dundee and Dr Nandan Mukherjee

A completed disaster roof house in Bangladesh, one of the projects supported by the University of Dundee and Dr Nandan Mukherjee

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'We have said enough': Dundee academic argues for action at COP29

Dr Nandan Mukherjee is calling for immediate action at COP29, not a prolonged debate.

Dr Nandan Mukherjee is calling for immediate action at COP29, not a prolonged debate.

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Critical juncture amid unprecedented climate chaos must be tackled head-on

The series ran in October

The series ran in October

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Herald journalist recognised for work on 'new hydropower revolution'

SSE currently generates most of its renewable electricity from onshore wind farms such as Viking windfarm in Shetland

SSE currently generates most of its renewable electricity from onshore wind farms such as Viking windfarm in Shetland

Scottish winds blow in profitable favour of SSE

Veterinary experts believe it’s likely that three-month-old kit Roxie died due to stress caused by fireworks

Veterinary experts believe it’s likely that three-month-old kit Roxie died due to stress caused by fireworks

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Calls for ban on noisy fireworks after death of baby panda at Edinburgh Zoo

‘Green flight paths’ between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonised aviation

‘Green flight paths’ between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonised aviation

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Green flight paths 'could unlock sustainable aviation', Scots uni study suggests

Golden Eagles are protected in Scotland (stock pic)

Golden Eagles are protected in Scotland (stock pic)

Grouse shooting

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Probe after Golden Eagle vanishes over grouse moor 'crime hotspot'

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'Growing unease' over salmon farming, says group in call for cost-benefit analysis

A scallop in the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone

A scallop in the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone

The Future of Clyde Fishing

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£4K illegal fishing fine declared 'paltry' prompting calls for review

Drax Cruachan dam and reservoir at Loch Awe

Drax Cruachan dam and reservoir at Loch Awe

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Energy giant says 'thousands' of new jobs could come to Scotland

Climate Emergency

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Rebecca McQuillan: Is the climate doomed? Scottish experts have their say

Valencia floods - now new weather warnings are in place

Valencia floods - now new weather warnings are in place

'We had to come and help, to do what we can'- Valencia flood volunteers fear and hope

What does Trump mean for COP29?

What does Trump mean for COP29?

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How big a disaster is Trump's win for COP29 and the climate?

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Mark Smith: Another idea of the Scottish Greens goes up in smoke. Happy days

Oysters have been absent from the Firth of Forth for nearly 100 years

Oysters have been absent from the Firth of Forth for nearly 100 years

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Positive signs oysters settling in well after reintroduction to Firth of Forth

Alasdair Hughson, the owner of Keltic Seafare, the largest shellfish supplier in the country

Alasdair Hughson, the owner of Keltic Seafare, the largest shellfish supplier in the country

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This is the heart of Scotland’s ongoing, west coast Cold War

Could a court case stop Rosebank? Next week's judicial review explained

Could a court case stop Rosebank? Next week's judicial review explained

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Could a court case stop Rosebank? Next week's judicial review explained

The ban on wood-burning stoves has gone up in smoke

The ban on wood-burning stoves has gone up in smoke

Scottish Government

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SNP's wood-burner ban plan couldn't survive the heat

The Scottish Government has confirmed wood-burning stoves will be permitted in new homes

The Scottish Government has confirmed wood-burning stoves will be permitted in new homes

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Wood burning stove ban lifted in major U-turn by SNP ministers

Scoland is undergoing a new hydro revolution

Scoland is undergoing a new hydro revolution

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Brian Donnelly: New giants of energy creating Scotland's future powerhouses

Should there be a moratorium on energy developments in the Highlands?

Should there be a moratorium on energy developments in the Highlands?

Highlands & Islands

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There must be a moratorium on new energy developments in the Highlands

The round -table guests with The Herald editor Catherine Salmond and event host Zara Janjua

The round -table guests with The Herald editor Catherine Salmond and event host Zara Janjua

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Clean heating is the round-table hot topic

Tiomóid Foley at Dunfermline Abbey

Tiomóid Foley at Dunfermline Abbey

Making Scotland a green place to visit with responsible tourism

Aspen is an essential but now rare feature of the Caledonian forest

Aspen is an essential but now rare feature of the Caledonian forest

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Initiative launched to restore one of Scotland’s rarest native trees

The oil refinery at Grangemouth is due to close next year

The oil refinery at Grangemouth is due to close next year

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ScotGov plan reveals Grangemouth cluster 'must decarbonise by 2045'

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

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First Minister will not attend Cop conference for first time in five years

The dollar and US shares surged

The dollar and US shares surged

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Dollar surges as Trump's decisive victory brings 'solace' to financial markets

Is it time to rethink the exams system?

Is it time to rethink the exams system?

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It's good to see schools stand up to the SQA. Now it's time to make exams history

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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Letters: It's good to see someone standing up for Kate Forbes. MSPs take note

A fishing boat pictured on the Firth of Clyde at Troon as it returns to harbour

A fishing boat pictured on the Firth of Clyde at Troon as it returns to harbour

Future of Clyde Fishing

The Future of Clyde Fishing

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'23 hectares of marine habitat lost in 10 years'. Why we need an inshore limit

Dollar surges and stock markets across Europe rose sharply in the wake of Donald Trump's victory

Dollar surges and stock markets across Europe rose sharply in the wake of Donald Trump's victory

Trump victory triggers plunge in pound

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

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Brian Wilson: Forbes needs to stop grandstanding on energy and answer hard questions

SEPA is warning that poor mitigation measures could result in financial consequences

SEPA is warning that poor mitigation measures could result in financial consequences

Island management company fined for release of silt into Highland loch

Whisky partnership sees 100,000 oysters returned to the Dornoch Firth

Whisky partnership sees 100,000 oysters returned to the Dornoch Firth

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Whisky partnership sees 100,000 oysters returned to the Dornoch Firth

'Industry-leading manufacturing chief' named new president of Scottish Chambers

Equinor started production from the giant Mariner field off Shetland in 2019

Equinor started production from the giant Mariner field off Shetland in 2019

Mark Williamson: Rosebank oil field plan wins backing from giant after tax hike

Residents survey cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia,

Residents survey cars piled up after being swept away by floods in Valencia,

Carlos Alba: The lessons Spain must learn from the tragedy of Valencia

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The Future of Clyde Fishing

We need to think beyond the cod and the prawn. The Clyde is a wider web of life

Sandra McDowall and fellow trustee Paul Tarling pictured in a bird hide overlooking the River Bladnoch estuary.

Sandra McDowall and fellow trustee Paul Tarling pictured in a bird hide overlooking the River Bladnoch estuary.

Dumfries and Galloway

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Consultation into proposed Galloway National Park set to begin this week

It's been exactly three years since the COP26 conference came to Glasgow

It's been exactly three years since the COP26 conference came to Glasgow

Business Voices

Scotland's retail industry remains committed to the net-zero goal