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Call for public control of yard

28th April 2010

The Scottish government is being asked to take the steps necessary to bring the former Nigg oil yard in Easter Ross into public ownership.

Renewables 'can help' in recovery

27th April 2010

Increased use of renewable energy technologies is set out as a key priority by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Reviving the spirit of Rio

27th April 2010

The second Earth Summit - scheduled for Rio in 2012 - holds the promise of a new commitment to cure the world's environmental ills.

Food leftovers recycling ambition

26th April 2010

Two councils join forces to turn dining table leftovers into renewable energy or compost.

Joss Garman: We need to talk about the planet

26th April 2010

The three largest parties agree climate change is important. But their shiny green consensus is alarmingly lacking in urgency

Parties battle on climate change

26th April 2010

Some have said climate change is a forgotten issue, but four parties went head-to-head in a debate on the issue.

Parties clash over green issues

26th April 2010

Labour question the Tories' commitment to the environment as the parties clash over the issue.

Enterprise agency seeks new chief

26th April 2010

Government agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise is advertising for a new chief executive.

Moorland wind farm plan rejected

23rd April 2010

Plans to build a wind farm in part of Derbyshire are rejected following a public inquiry.

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