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Scotland's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall in 2007-2008

Following the publication of estimates of Scottish greenhouse gas emissions data for 2008, the Scottish Government announced on 7 September that greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland fell 3% between 2007 and 2008, and 20% from 1990 levels. WWF Scotland has responded to the news by calling on Scotland to "lock in its climate emissions reduction savings".

Published 07 September 2010 in Climate ChangeKey Scottish Environment Statistics 2010

Scotland's Chief Statistician published Key Scottish Environment Statistics 2010 on 7 September. This web-only publication provides key data sets on the state of the environment in Scotland, with an emphasis on the trends over time wherever possible.

Published 07 September 2010 in Sustainable DevelopmentChief Environment Scientist Pleads for Openess in GHG Reporting

The UK government's chief environment scientist has called for more openness in admitting Britain's apparent cuts in greenhouse gases are an illusion. Professor Robert Watson says that if emissions "embedded" in imported goods are counted, UK emissions are up, not down. That means developing countries - particularly China - are blamed for goods they buy for export to the West.

Published 07 September 2010 in Footprint and Sustainable ConsumptionCommunicating Climate Change to Mass Public Audiences

In August the Climate Change Communication Advisory Group presented a working document to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) entitled 'Communicating Climate Change to Mass Public Audiences'. The report collates a set of recommendations about how best to shape mass public communications aimed at increasing concern about climate change and motivating commensurate behavioural changes.

Published 07 September 2010 in Climate ChangePrince of Wales in Scotland to Promote START Initiative

The Prince of Wales has visited Glasgow and Edinburgh this week as part of a five-day tour of Britain showcasing the nation’s best sustainability projects. The trip is part of the Prince's START initiative, which aims to demonstrate what a more energy efficient, cleaner and healthier future could look like and to provide information aimed at helping people “make a start” towards living sustainably.

Published 07 September 2010 in Climate ChangeCity of Freiburg: Green City Cluster

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainanility recently announced that the German city of Freiburg has launched a new Green City Cluster initiative, which allows green companies in the region to better promote themselves, and improves networking and information exchange between member companies.

Published 07 September 2010 in Sustainable ProcurementFife Council Launches Carbon Emissions Reduction Plan

On 10 September, Fife Council launched its Carbon Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP).

Published 10 September 2009 in Local Government