Iona residents oppose 91-turbine wind farm plan for seas near Staffa. They describe it as an important 'test case' for the West Coast. My piece for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2618870...
My latest piece for @heraldscotland.bsky.social on the John Muir Trust's continuing crisis. Founder of embattled Trust felt he was treated like 'the enemy' from day one www.heraldscotland.com/news/2618624...
Impacts greater than 'for any other offshore wind farm application'. In 2023, NatureScot said Berwick Bank offshore wind site, could be classified as an SPA. So, why asks @rspbscotland.bsky.social was it consented? And were there better options?
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2616638...
Bathing waters season just started in Scotland. But is it safe to go in the water? 🏊♀️
Here's how to find out, what SEPA says, and my own reflections on looking at the water quality data over the years and swimming a lot.
Happy dipping and stay safe. www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2616...
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Is 'Vegan but would be happy to eat wild meat' the new Scottish venison market?
I've done a couple of articles in the last week looking into venison and wild deer management, this is just one... https//www.heralds...
Blackdog is just the latest. So many data centres seem positioned to use offshore wind. Is this really what the big clean energy roll out is for? www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2604...
Environment Correspondent Vicky Allan hired an electric car for a family mini-break in the Highlands. Would it be cheaper? Relaxing? Hassle-free?
Read 'What I learned when we hired an EV for a Highlands mini-break': www.heraldscotland.com/life...
@vickyallan.bsky.social
Collapse of the AMOC was one of the most chilling tipping points in a recent talk by Tim Lenton at Edinburgh Science. He pecifically addressed impact on Scotland (-30C winter)❄️
New research suggests Atlantic current more likely to collapse than thought 😱 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The venison market is changing. Vegans are eating it - so are the health-conscious. The problem is how to handle its seasonality
