Tag: environment

Queensferry Road ranked Scotland’s most polluted street

Friends of the Earth Scotland has ranked the country’s most polluted streets for 2018, and the results show there has been very little progress in reducing air pollution. Continue reading Queensferry Road ranked Scotland’s most polluted street

Shared knowledge: Accessible research could be the key to a healthier Scotland

A NEW easy-to-read academic research archive will guide planners and policy makers towards transport decisions which improve public health. Professor Adrian Davis (above) will announce the launch of Essential Evidence 4 Scotland at a top-level Transport Planning and Public Health seminar at Edinburgh Napier University today. Continue reading Shared knowledge: Accessible research could be the key to a healthier Scotland

Keep your business in shape and save a few pounds

  • SMEs could save up to £8,000 a year by installing energy efficient measures
  • Up to £100,000 interest-free loan available with 15% cashback

Every year, small Scottish businesses are faced with rising fuel bills, but Zero Waste Scotland is here to cool them down. Continue reading Keep your business in shape and save a few pounds

Edinburgh citizens to tackle local climate change challenges during 24-hour worldwide hackathon

Edinburgh is one of 115 cities around the world taking action on climate change today as part of EIT Climate-KIC’s annual Climathon – the award-winning 24-hour hackathon that unites students, entrepreneurs, big thinkers, technical experts and app developers in tackling the defining climate challenges of their cities. Continue reading Edinburgh citizens to tackle local climate change challenges during 24-hour worldwide hackathon