Investigations Adult adoptees are taking desperate measures to obtain their family ‘health histories’ Adult adoptees are calling for access to genetic testing to address the ‘health gap’ caused by their lack of information about genetically inherited conditions. Katharine Quarmby Sep 6, 2026
Pollution More than 50 rivers polluted by toxic chemicals used to treat fleas on pets Wildlife is under threat from water pollution caused by pesticides which are hazardous, widespread and persist for years. Rob Edwards Sep 4, 2026
Politics and power Claim Scotland is half way to net zero is True Scotland is aiming to reach net zero climate emissions by 2045 in an effort to end its contribution to global Ferret Journalists Jul 19, 2023
Climate and the Environment Glossary: Scotland and the Climate Crisis The jargon around climate change can be confusing and alienating. As part of The Ferret’s climate fact checking series Ferret Journalists Jul 18, 2023
