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Thursday, May 16

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Ferries Scotland: Kate Forbes warned of 'urgent' need for new ferry deal for troubled Ferguson Marine shipyard

www.scotsman.com

Kate Forbes said government wants to see “sustainable” future for Ferguson Marine

Wednesday, May 8

Water cremation: What are the benefits of this sustainable form of body disposal?

phys.org

Already a popular option in the U.S., and famously chosen by Archbishop Desmond Tutu who died in 2021, alkaline hydrolysis—a sustainable method of disposing the body after death—is set to be regulated in Scotland.

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Water cremation: sustainable body disposal is coming to Scotland – here are the benefits

theconversation.com

Also known as alkaline hydrolysis or aquamation, the process is much better for the environment than burial or cremation.

Wednesday, Apr 24

18

Major hiring spree helping propel Scotland's multi-billion-pound renewable energy sector

www.scotsman.com

Sector “creating a wealth of sustainable jobs and driving economic growth”.

Tuesday, Mar 12

06

Engineers can drive sustainable urban regeneration projects - MJ O' Shaughnessy

www.scotsman.com

In the dynamic world of urban development, the pursuit of sustainability stands as a cornerstone for progress. As cities across Scotland juggle the complex balance of growth and environmental responsibility, civil and structural…

Thursday, Feb 8

12

Cash-strapped Scotland forced to put 30 churches up for sale to save money

www.express.co.uk

The Church of Scotland has listed more than 30 properties for sale as they are 'no longer sustainable to maintain' - with some buildings dating back to the 1800s.

Wednesday, Jan 24

13

Scotland crowned top 'slow travel' destination in world with two walks singled out

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Scotland has received a Sustainable Destination Award and has been praised for "embracing slow travel", with two scenic walking routes receiving particular praise.

Thursday, Jan 4

04

How the whisky industry could help provide sustainable fuel for the future

news.sky.com

Scientists at a university in Scotland believe they have discovered a way to turn waste water from the whisky industry into sustainable fuel.

Wednesday, Dec 13

09

CMS Sustainable Tourism: Managing director Allan Wernham and STA's Marc Crothall on the sector's key issues

www.scotsman.com

Managing director for Scotland at CMS, Allan Wernham, interviews Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) chief executive Marc Crothall on some of the key issues for Scotland's tourism sector as 2024 comes into view.

Thursday, Nov 16

16

Green Skills Conference: Royal Bank of Scotland

www.scotsman.com

A future Scotland based on sustainable principles, driving an economy which can benefit us all, was the message many speakers returned to during the conference, writes managing director of commercial mid-market at RBS Judith Cruickshank.

Wednesday, Nov 15

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Former NHS boss says Scotland's approach to health and care not sustainable

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Paul Gray, who headed the NHS in Scotland from 2013 to 2019, says the time for change is now.

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Yorkshire Business Body Funds Cycle Routes To Boost Sustainable Tourism

www.forbes.com

A Yorkshire-promoting business organization has commissioned a Scotland-based German cycle routes designer to create a series of new cycle routes for launch next year.

Monday, Nov 6

16

Living Golf: A sustainable golf moment is taking action on climate change

www.cnn.com

The GEO Foundation is an international non-profit, based in Scotland founded sixteen years ago to help inspire, support, and reward credible sustainability action and to strengthen and promote golf's social and environmental value.…

Friday, Nov 3

02

Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener

www.bbc.co.uk

Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch.

Monday, Oct 16

09

Resistance to change is simply not sustainable - John Sturrock

www.scotsman.com

I was interested to read Andrew Stevenson’s article in these pages (9 October) in which he raised concerns about proposed changes to court rules and, in particular, the apparent erosion of “the principle that litigation in Scotland is…

Wednesday, Sep 27

18

Get active travel moving in the right direction to support Scotland's tourism sector going greener

www.scotsman.com

Investment into active travel is key for supporting the country's sustainable tourism offer, say experts at UK law firm CMS.

06

Sustainable Scotland: Manifesting climate action to benefit people and the planet

www.scotsman.com

Tackling the climate crisis is not optional – but rather than resisting changes to the way we live, we should celebrate them, Mike Robinson argues

Tuesday, Aug 22

09

Scotland’s biotech industry is protecting our oceans - Douglas Martin

www.scotsman.com

Our oceans are the planet’s largest ecosystem, covering 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and providing food, energy and water. However, our underwater worlds are under increasing pressure, with the UN calling an “ocean emergency” last…

Sunday, Aug 13

14

GP shortage will lead to healthcare inequality - BMA Scotland

www.bbc.co.uk

BMA Scotland GP chair Dr Andrew Buist said many GPs fear their practices are not sustainable

Saturday, Aug 12

09

Scotland could lead the world in sustainable electronics - Stephen Milne

www.scotsman.com

There is a routine to most people’s relationship with their electronic devices. You buy a new product, use it for several years, and then upgrade to the latest version. According to figures from uSwitch, 75 per cent of people in the UK…