New salmon farmers scheme condemned as “greenwashing opportunity”
A new scheme to penalise salmon farmers when fish escape has been launched. But we found it is controlled by the industry prompting criticism.
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Brexit threat to nuclear safety laws
UK Government plans threatening nuclear and radiation safety laws in a “Brexit bonfire” have provoked resistance from regulators and trade
Oil spill at Clyde defence depot under investigation
Official investigations have been launched into an oil spill at a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) fuel depot on Loch
FFS explains: Asylum, migration and Manston
Immigration has been dominating news headlines in the UK, due to rising numbers of migrants arriving in Kent and reports
FFS Show 42: Migration, Manston and the asylum backlog
Are you confused about what’s been happening at the Manston migrant centre, and what the situation is with people
Hundreds urge action over finance crisis at Edinburgh University
A letter signed by more than 1,800 people has today been sent to Edinburgh University management to express “urgent
National park authority accused of geological failings
A critical report has alleged a series of failings by national park chiefs in protecting the unique geological heritage in
Sowing seeds: the energy advisers fighting to keep people warm this winter
It’s 11am and before he starts his long restaurant shift, Ioan has a couple of hours to play with
How stark are Scotland’s health inequalities? FFS explains
The Ferret and Greater Govanhill magazine have teamed up to examine responses to health inequalities as part of a new
Bird flu: 90,000 chickens culled in Scotland during outbreak
Nearly 90,000 chickens have been culled in Scotland to prevent the spread of the UK’s worst ever bird
China and Russia block Antarctic protection
China and Russia are expected to block plans for protecting the seas around the Antarctic from over-fishing, sources have
Rising toxic pollution under investigation
The Scottish Government’s green watchdog has launched an investigation into sharp rises in toxic pollution from two wood production
Green concerns raised over Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund
Environmental campaigners have raised concerns that millions of pounds from the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund have been awarded