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== 2019 == | |||
'''Aug 16''' Dundee's green revolution: council-run charging hubs and electric cabs <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/aug/16/dundee-green-revolution-charging-hubs-electric-cabs-scotland The Guardian]</ref> | |||
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'''Feb 8''' [[Finland]]'s result on its UBI experiment: people don't shirk work. And it increases trust, [[health and wellbeing]] <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2019/2/8/finland-preliminary-ubi-results The Alternative UK]</ref> UBI experiment to start in Scotland.<br clear=all> | |||
== 2018 == | |||
From Scotland, a proposal for a new level of self-defining community power: Development Councils, Nov 3 <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2018/11/4/from-scotland-development-councils The Alternative UK]</ref> | |||
Scotland to ban all plastic straws as Holyrood backs Sunday Mail campaign, Feb 11 <ref>[https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scotland-become-plastic-straw-free-12005664 dailyrecord.co.uk]</ref> | |||
== 2017 == | |||
Shock figures reveal park life at an all-time low, Nov 5 <ref>[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15641618.Shock_figures_reveal_park_life_at_an_all_time_low heraldscotland.com]</ref> | |||
Communities to be given 'direct voice' in local authorities' spending decisions, Oct 29 <ref>[https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/communities-to-be-given-direct-voice-in-local-authorities-spending-decisions/ @eveningexpress]</ref> | |||
Scotland to set up publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company, Oct 11 <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/scotland-energy-company-publicly-owned-not-for-profit-nicola-sturgeon-announcement-a7994606.html independent.co.uk]</ref> | |||
Scottish government bans fracking after public opposition, Oct 3 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/oct/03/scottish-government-bans-fracking-scotland-paul-wheelhouse The Guardian]</ref> | |||
Huge increase in use of local renewables, Jun 12 <ref>[http://www.shetnews.co.uk/news/14740-huge-increase-in-use-of-local-renewables @Shetnews]</ref> | |||
Cyclists across Scotland turn out to demand better deal, Apr 22 <ref>[https://stv.tv/news/scotland/1386459-cyclists-across-scotland-turn-out-to-demand-better-deal/ stv.tv]</ref> | |||
Stirling Council celebrates 1,500th solar install as battery storage pilot commences, Mar 3 <ref>[http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/stirling_council_celebrates_1500th_solar_install_as_battery_storage_pilot_c solarpowerportal.co.uk]</ref> | |||
Over 1,100 homes to be offered solar by North Ayrshire council, Feb 1 <ref>[http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/over_1100_homes_to_be_offered_solar_by_north_ayrshire_council solarpowerportal.co.uk]</ref> | |||
Cumnock to become Scotland's first fully 'Green Town', Jan 29 <ref>[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15055613.Revealed__Cumnock_to_become_Scotland_s_first_fully__Green_Town_ heraldscotland.com]</ref> | |||
Scotland named one of world’s top ‘circular economy’ nations, Jan 8 <ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland-named-one-of-world-s-top-circular-economy-nations-1-4334488 scotsman.com]</ref> | |||
Universal basic income trials being considered in Scotland, Jan 1 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/01/universal-basic-income-trials-being-considered-in-scotland The Guardian]</ref> | |||
== 2016 == | |||
Stirling communities to be in the driving seat of change, Dec 19 <ref>[http://my.stirling.gov.uk/news/view/30726/date:12-2016/type:all my.stirling.gov.uk]</ref> | |||
Good sports ... wind boost for Skelmorlie! Wemyss Bay and Inverkip also to benefit, Dec 4 <ref>[http://www.largsandmillportnews.com/news/14945280.Good_sports_____wind_boost_for_Skelmorlie__Wemyss_Bay_and_Inverkip_also_to_benefit largsandmillportnews.com]</ref> | |||
Beavers given native species status after reintroduction to Scotland, Nov 24 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/24/beavers-native-protected-species-status-reintroduction-scotland The Guardian]</ref> | |||
The community land rush spreading to urban Scotland, Oct 16 <ref>[http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14804595.The_community_land_rush_spreading_to_urban_Scotland/ heraldscotland.com]</ref> | |||
Scotland bans energy firms from setting fire to coal seams to produce gas, Oct 6 <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/coal-gasification-scotland-scottish-government-banned-gas-underground-a7348281.html independent.co.uk]</ref> | |||
Scotland Has Put The Public At The Heart of Its Plans For Climate Change - And Just Look At The Results, Sep 20 <ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/chris-shaw/scotland-has-put-the-publ_b_12098000.html huffingtonpost.co.uk]</ref> | |||
Scotland second to Sweden in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Western Europe, Jul 31 <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/scotland-second-to-sweden-in-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-western-europe-a7165496.html The Independent]</ref> | |||
Scotland beats climate emissions reductions target six years early, Jun 14 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/14/scotland-beats-climate-emissions-reductions-target-six-years-early The Guardian]</ref> | |||
Wind power provides electricity for 75 per cent of Scots homes, May 2 <ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/news/wind-power-provides-electricity-for-75-per-cent-of-scots-homes-1-4116969 scotsman.com]</ref> | |||
Scottish Parliament votes for total fracking ban, Jun 2 <ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/scottish-parliament-votes-for-total-fracking-ban-a7061196.html The Independent]</ref> | |||
== 2015 == | |||
Plastic bag charge in Scotland sees usage cut by 80%, October 20 <ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-34575364 BBC News]</ref> | |||
Scotland’s Environment Secretary launches circular economy consultation, August 20 <ref>[http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Making-things-last-1c24.aspx ScottishGovernment]</ref> Circular economy will help create jobs and protect environment, say Friends of the Earth Scotland <ref>[http://www.foe-scotland.org.uk/circular-economy-jobs-environment Friends of the Earth Scotland]</ref> | |||
Scottish land reform is on the agenda. And the rest of the UK should take note, June 25 <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/25/scottish-land-reform-bill The Guardian]</ref> | |||
UK’s first data service for towns and cities launches in Scotland, April 28 <ref>[http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/news---events/latest/uk-first-data-service-for-towns-and-cities-launc Carnegie Uk Trust]</ref> | |||
Scotland's plastic bag usage down 80% since 5p charge introduced, April 17 <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/apr/17/scotland-plastic-bag-usage-falls-after-5p-charge-introduced The Guardian]</ref> | |||
Scotland's path network extension plan unveiled, March 19 <ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-31960537 BBC News]</ref> | |||
== 2014 == | |||
Local food revolution gathering pace, September 3 <ref>[http://www.scotsman.com/news/local-food-revolution-is-gathering-pace-1-3527883 The Scotsman]</ref> | |||
Community Energy Policy Statement sets out the Scottish Government’s record of support for community energy and new ambition for holistic local energy solutions, August 18 <ref>[http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/-20-million-local-energy-fund-fe6.aspx scotland.gov.uk]</ref> | |||
Scottish Government says no to UK fracking plans, August 15 <ref>[http://www.foe-scotland.org.uk/node/1869 Friends of the Earth Scotland]</ref> | |||
Dunbar announced as Scotland’s first Zero Waste Town, August 6 <ref>[http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/dunbar-announced-scotland%E2%80%99s-first-zero-waste-town Zero Waste Scotland]</ref> | |||
30 new marine reserves for Scotland, July 25 <ref>[http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_round_up/2492211/victory_30_new_marine_reserves_for_scotland.html The Ecologist]</ref> | |||
Half of children in Scotland getting to School on foot, bike or scooter, May 30 <ref>[http://www.sustrans.org.uk/news/50-children-scotland-are-getting-school-foot-bike-or-scooter Sustrans]</ref> | |||
“For the first time, anywhere in the world, a community-owned tidal turbine is generating electricity,” Scottish energy minister Fergus Ewing, May 21 <ref>[http://www.shetnews.co.uk/news/8578-world-first-tidal-turbine-now-producing-power Shetland News]</ref> | |||
Scottish universities given funding for low carbon projects, April 27 <ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-27175643 BBC News]</ref> | |||
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'''2019''' | |||
'''Sep 2''' When a renewable energy revolution meets the landscapes of Orkney, the result is quite beautiful <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2019/8/29/orkneys-beautiful-renewable-energy-revolution-in-pictures The Alternative UK]</ref> | |||
How Orkney leads the way for sustainable energy, Jan 20 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jan/20/orkney-northern-powerhouse-electricity-wind-waves-surplus-power-hydrogen-fuel-cell The Guardian]</ref> | |||
'''2018''' | |||
Lesley Riddoch on the "power of local" - communities taking control in their own way, Nov 10 <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2018/11/10/lesley-riddoch-on-the-power-of-local The Alternative UK]</ref> | |||
'''2017''' | |||
Switching short journeys to bike can save Scots up to £2,000 per year, Apr 26 <ref>[http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/switching-short-journeys-to-bike-can-save-scots-up-to-2-000-per-year/021167 bikebiz.com]</ref> | |||
'''2016''' | |||
Scots must opt for electric cars if target for slashing emissions is to be met, Dec 5 <ref>[http://www.thenational.scot/news/14945699.Scots_must_opt_for_electric_cars_if_target_for_slashing_emissions_is_to_be_met/ thenational.scot]</ref> | |||
Turning Scotland ‘green’, Sep 13 <ref>[http://newstartmag.co.uk/features/turning-scotland-green/ @NewStartMag]</ref> | |||
'''2015''' | |||
Why Scotland should create its own currency: the ScotPound, September 10 <ref>[http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/entry/scotpound-a-new-digital-currency-for-scotland NEF]</ref> | |||
Why land reform must be urban too, August 26 <ref>[http://www.localpeopleleading.co.uk/articles/2200 Scottish Community Alliance]</ref> | |||
'''2014''' | |||
Trying out low carbon electric bikes, April 11 <ref>[http://www.sustrans.org.uk/blog/trying-out-low-carbon-electric-bikes Sustrans]</ref> | |||
One tree at a time: restoring the forest of Caledon, February 3 <ref>[http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/2250933/one_tree_at_a_time_restoring_the_forest_of_caledon.html The Ecologist]</ref> | |||
== Blogs == | |||
[http://www.greenerscotland.org/greenertogether Greener Together Blog], Greener Scotland | |||
== See also == | == See also == |
Revision as of 15:13, 6 September 2019
2019Aug 16 Dundee's green revolution: council-run charging hubs and electric cabs [1] Feb 8 Finland's result on its UBI experiment: people don't shirk work. And it increases trust, health and wellbeing [2] UBI experiment to start in Scotland. 2018From Scotland, a proposal for a new level of self-defining community power: Development Councils, Nov 3 [3] Scotland to ban all plastic straws as Holyrood backs Sunday Mail campaign, Feb 11 [4] 2017Shock figures reveal park life at an all-time low, Nov 5 [5] Communities to be given 'direct voice' in local authorities' spending decisions, Oct 29 [6] Scotland to set up publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company, Oct 11 [7] Scottish government bans fracking after public opposition, Oct 3 [8] Huge increase in use of local renewables, Jun 12 [9] Cyclists across Scotland turn out to demand better deal, Apr 22 [10] Stirling Council celebrates 1,500th solar install as battery storage pilot commences, Mar 3 [11] Over 1,100 homes to be offered solar by North Ayrshire council, Feb 1 [12] Cumnock to become Scotland's first fully 'Green Town', Jan 29 [13] Scotland named one of world’s top ‘circular economy’ nations, Jan 8 [14] Universal basic income trials being considered in Scotland, Jan 1 [15] 2016Stirling communities to be in the driving seat of change, Dec 19 [16] Good sports ... wind boost for Skelmorlie! Wemyss Bay and Inverkip also to benefit, Dec 4 [17] Beavers given native species status after reintroduction to Scotland, Nov 24 [18] The community land rush spreading to urban Scotland, Oct 16 [19] Scotland bans energy firms from setting fire to coal seams to produce gas, Oct 6 [20] Scotland Has Put The Public At The Heart of Its Plans For Climate Change - And Just Look At The Results, Sep 20 [21] Scotland second to Sweden in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Western Europe, Jul 31 [22] Scotland beats climate emissions reductions target six years early, Jun 14 [23] Wind power provides electricity for 75 per cent of Scots homes, May 2 [24] Scottish Parliament votes for total fracking ban, Jun 2 [25] 2015Plastic bag charge in Scotland sees usage cut by 80%, October 20 [26] Scotland’s Environment Secretary launches circular economy consultation, August 20 [27] Circular economy will help create jobs and protect environment, say Friends of the Earth Scotland [28] Scottish land reform is on the agenda. And the rest of the UK should take note, June 25 [29] UK’s first data service for towns and cities launches in Scotland, April 28 [30] Scotland's plastic bag usage down 80% since 5p charge introduced, April 17 [31] Scotland's path network extension plan unveiled, March 19 [32] 2014Local food revolution gathering pace, September 3 [33] Community Energy Policy Statement sets out the Scottish Government’s record of support for community energy and new ambition for holistic local energy solutions, August 18 [34] Scottish Government says no to UK fracking plans, August 15 [35] Dunbar announced as Scotland’s first Zero Waste Town, August 6 [36] 30 new marine reserves for Scotland, July 25 [37] Half of children in Scotland getting to School on foot, bike or scooter, May 30 [38] “For the first time, anywhere in the world, a community-owned tidal turbine is generating electricity,” Scottish energy minister Fergus Ewing, May 21 [39] Scottish universities given funding for low carbon projects, April 27 [40] |
CASwiki news articles have a focus on news of community action for sustainability. This article is an offshoot from CASwiki's Scotland article and is for news and comment in that context. Comment2019 Sep 2 When a renewable energy revolution meets the landscapes of Orkney, the result is quite beautiful [41] How Orkney leads the way for sustainable energy, Jan 20 [42] 2018 Lesley Riddoch on the "power of local" - communities taking control in their own way, Nov 10 [43] 2017 Switching short journeys to bike can save Scots up to £2,000 per year, Apr 26 [44] 2016 Scots must opt for electric cars if target for slashing emissions is to be met, Dec 5 [45] Turning Scotland ‘green’, Sep 13 [46] 2015 Why Scotland should create its own currency: the ScotPound, September 10 [47] Why land reform must be urban too, August 26 [48] 2014 Trying out low carbon electric bikes, April 11 [49] One tree at a time: restoring the forest of Caledon, February 3 [50] BlogsGreener Together Blog, Greener Scotland See also
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