We recycle as much as we can, Duke of Cambridge tells environmentalists
The Duke of Cambridge has revealed his family recycles “as much as we can” but he has concerns about what happens to their waste.
Pollution
Supermarket plastic rises above 900,000 tonnes a year despite reduction pledges
Supermarkets’ use of single-use plastic has risen to more than 900,000 tonnes, despite retailers making public commitments to cut down on their packaging, according to a report by Greenpeace and the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).
Cars restricted in Indian capital amid air pollution crisis
New Delhi authorities have restricted many private vehicles from the roads to help lessen pollution as toxic smog in the city sparked a public health crisis.
New Delhi schools shut as air pollution health emergency declared
A health emergency has been declared in India’s capital by an expert panel due to air pollution choking the city, with authorities ordering schools closed until November 5.
Global warming blamed for crisis at salmon farms
The country’s largest salmon farm operation has lost almost a quarter of its stock – worth £7.6million – along the west coast and Western Isles over the summer.
GALLERY: Pollution fears at Aberdeen park
Environmental officers are investigating the suspected contamination of a stream in an Aberdeen park.
Pupils should avoid busy roads to reduce pollution exposure, study claims
Children are five times more exposed to harmful air pollution while travelling to primary schools in London than at any other time of the day, a new study claims.
Girlguides campaign for action to reduce single-use plastic
Hundreds of thousands of girls and young women are calling for the UK to make a promise to reduce single-use plastic.
Fresh pollution concerns at Broomies Burn in Ellon
A north-east burn once teeming with wildlife has again fallen victim to a mystery contamination.
Fisherman to leave Aberdeen loch after more than 40 years – blaming pollution from AWPR
A fisherman will hang up his rod and net after four decades working a scientifically protected Aberdeen loch - claiming pollution has driven away its fish.
02 and Vodafone diesel generator damaging environment, north-east campaigners claim
Environmental campaigners have slammed two mobile phone giants for turning to a diesel generator to power a north-east mast.
Kayak team attempt dramatic rescue of minke whale entangled in rope in Outer Hebrides
The death of a minke whale after a dramatic rescue attempt sparked a row about “ghost” fishing gear yesterday.
Climate change activist knocks on car windows to get drivers to switch off idling motors
A former teacher has taken to tapping on car windows in an effort to get motorists to switch off their idling engines to curb pollution.
‘Hapless’ roe deer buck spotted tangled up in bin liner in the Highlands
A roe deer buck found “blundering about” Highland woods with a black bin liner stuck in his antlers and over his eyes has again highlighted the problem of plastic pollution.
Air pollution on Aberdeen roads is among the worst in Scotland
Air pollution on a pair of notoriously busy Aberdeen roads is among the worst in Scotland, according to a new study by environmental campaigners.
Dozens of air monitors to be installed in Aberdeen
Dozens of air pollution monitoring stations are to be put in place across Aberdeen to track harmful emissions.
Macduff Aquarium joins forces with other marine venues in plastic pollution campaign
A north-east aquarium has teamed up with other facilities around the world to tackle the blight of plastic pollution.
Two industrial sites in north-east named in ‘dirty dozen’ offenders list
Official new figures have revealed Buchan as the home of two of the most environmentally unfriendly industrial sites in Scotland.
Powerful protest against Aberdeen air pollution
Campaigners have taken to the streets in a bid to encourage Aberdeen City Council to take swifter action on the issue of pollution.
Shocking new data reveals there are 13 areas with illegal levels of pollution in Aberdeen
Shocking new data has revealed 13 Aberdeen locations with illegal levels of toxic and potentially deadly Nitrogen Dioxide pollution.
Nine in 10 of the world’s children breathe toxic air – report
More than nine in 10 children around the world are living in areas of toxic air pollution, global health leaders have warned.
Visitors to Aberdeen health centre forced to breathe ‘toxic air’
Health experts say visitors to an Aberdeen medical centre are being forced to breathe "toxic air" each time they visit for treatment.
Western Isles stag at ‘serious’ risk after plastic binding wraps its head and throat
A stag in the Western Isles is at “serious” risk after discarded plastic binding was entangled around its head and throat.
First Scottish sea bin set afloat from north-east harbour
A new floating rubbish bin has been installed at a north-east harbour to help remove litter and prevent pollution.
Appeal for at-risk people to limit fun in the sun amid pollution warning
Experts have warned people with lung or heart conditions to limit their activities outdoors during this week’s sunny spell, with “toxic levels” of pollution expected to fill the air.
Experiment sparks marine damage fears after starfish ‘dissolve’
Scientists believe carbon dioxide bursts from industry and land run off could cause irreparable damage to marine ecosystems after tests found acute levels of the gas cause starfish to dissolve.
Enough is enough: Waking up to the catastrophic damage plastic is doing to the environment
Marine biologist Lauren Smith and her dog, Tattie, are a common sight at Aberdeen beach – where she can often be found surfing as others wrap up against the cold.
Low Emission Zone for Aberdeen could cost £20million
Setting up a green Low Emission Zone in Aberdeen could cost up to £20million - despite the numbers of cars and lorries on city streets dropping by thousands in the past five years.
Futuristic ‘trees’ could be breath of fresh air for city
Hi-tech “trees” could be installed across Aberdeen to help rid the city of pollution.
These are the Aberdeen streets among the most polluted in the country
A new report has revealed that three of Aberdeen's busiest streets are among the most polluted in Scotland.
AWPR chiefs accused of “callous disregard” for environment
AWPR chiefs have been accused of showing “callous disregard” for the environment after being handed a package of new pictures showing the impact of the long-awaited bypass.
Oil rig diesel leak threatens Western Isles wildlife
Up to 53 tonnes of diesel fuel are believed to have spilled into the ocean from an oil rig that ran aground on the Western Isles.