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A blustery start to the year has helped boost Scotland’s wind power generation to record levels.

NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart

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Scotland can stop making global warming worse

Environmental charities say the Scottish Government must do more to ensure Scotland stops contributing to global warming by 2050

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A groundbreaking initiative has enlisted more than two-thirds of the nation’s MSPs to help promote the country’s flora and fauna

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Renewable energy is on the up in Scotland

Success in renewable energy provision must be a springboard to a transition to a green economy

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“Sad day” for animal welfare as tail docking returns

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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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