Beaver families get ‘legal right to remain’ in the UK
The local Wildlife Trust called the decision "the most ground-breaking government decision for England's wildlife for a generation".
Tag: Scotland
Fossil Friday: oldest millipede shows how quickly terrestrial life evolved
The fossil is around 75 million years older than the oldest millipede we've found before.
Scotland to reach this year 100% renewable energy goal
The country would leave behind fossil fuels with a clean energy matrix
Laser technology study reveals 1,000 monuments on ancient Scottish Isle
Lidar is proving its remarkable potential more and more.
Scotland produces enough wind energy to power itself twice
This year, Scotland generated enough wind energy to power nearly twice as many homes as there currently are in the ...
The Antonine Wall was adorned with brightly-colored, grisly propaganda to keep Scottish tribes at bay
The best fight is one you can paint your way out of.
Scotland’s wind turbines are getting better and better
Bravo, Scotland!
Scotland bans hydraulic fracking — indefinitely
Some argue a firmer ban is in order.
Scotland to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2032, eight years earlier than the rest of the UK
A great move for the Scotts.
Scotland joins the “fully renewable” energy club
Scotland joins a select group of nations.
Impressive 170-million-year old “sea monster” fossil found in Scotland
It took two generations to bring this fossil to light.
Over 50% of Scotland’s electricity in 2015 came from renewables
Scotland has met and overcome its objective for green energy in 2015
Scotland to build giant, floating wind farm
The Scottish government announced that it approved the construction of UK's first, and the world's largest floating offshore wind farm.
Meager 5p bag tax slashes usage by 80%
When the Scottish government introduced a 5 pence tax for plastic bags, they were expecting a significant reduction, but even ...
Jurassic Predator found in Scotland – It Munched on Sharks and Dinosaurs
A giant reptile which looked somewhat like a dolphin but had the behavior of a dinosaur was discovered around what ...
Scotland Produced Enough Wind Energy To Power Every Home In October
It may be gloomy, windy and rainy, but the Scottish weather may have its upsides too. in October, Scotland generated ...
Amateur archaeologist finds 1000-year old Viking treasure hoard with a Metal Detector
An early medieval cross, part of a hoard of Viking treasure which has been unearthed by ...
World’s 40th environment day: Denmark and Scotland pave the way
Yesterday marked the 40th Global Environment day, and this year's theme was 'Green economy' - a sector in which, by ...