Claim that video shows bagpiper playing over call to prayer in Scotland is False
A video showing a man playing bagpipes during a Muslim call to prayer was widely shared on social media this
Climate and the Environment
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Revealed: the oil industry’s SNP lobbyists
Lobbying on behalf of the oil industry by former SNP spin doctors has sparked fears that the Scottish Government could
Firm with ‘conflict of interests’ advising Scottish Government on taxpayer handouts
A company with a ‘clear’ financial ‘conflict of interests’ was paid to advise the Scottish Government on public subsidies for
‘Invasive’ Sitka spruce threaten Scottish species and habitats, say experts
A North American tree that kills native species and threatens protected habitats vital to fight climate change now makes up
Scotland’s richest landowner backing ‘madcap’ mini-nuke plan
Scotland’s richest man and rewilding enthusiast, Anders Holch Povlsen, has come under fierce fire for backing a “bonkers” plan
Revealed: UK government gave oil licences to IDF-linked firm
A fossil fuel giant awarded new North Sea oil licences by the UK Government has links to an Israeli company
Scottish Government climate partner challenged over dirty investments
A key partner in the Scottish Government’s climate plans could be stripped of its ethical company status after it
‘Greenwashing territory’: Tree-planting Abrdn boosts investments in US fossil fuel firms
A Scottish investment giant upped its shares in a host of US fossil fuel firms last year, while also claiming
Fox hunts accused of using dogs to chase animals despite ban
Animal welfare campaigners claim new laws to prevent illegal fox hunting with packs of dogs are being flouted. Footage taken
Claim Scottish Government has banned wood-burning stoves is Half True
Scotland’s climate strategy has led to significant policy changes in recent years. Homes and heating are part of the
‘Greedy’ Ineos claims Grangemouth grant despite refinery closure
Ineos has been branded as ‘greedy’ for taking over £400,000 in Scottish taxpayer ‘handouts’ months after the firm announced
Farming and forestry pollution sees hundreds of waterways downgraded
Endangered species are being put at risk by pollution from farming and forestry industries, which has led to poorer quality
Wildlife objection to salmon farm spiked after industry lobbying
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency withdrew an objection to proposed new salmon cages near the island of Barra after