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98% of Scottish bathing waters continue to meet strict environmental standards
21 November 2023
In 2024 98% of Scotland's bathing waters will again meet or exceed the Sufficient classification - with 85% achieving the higher standards of Excellent or Good.
Sustainability success stories celebrated at 2023 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards
09 November 2023
Businesses from across Scotland have been recognised at the 24th annual VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards.
Radioactivity in the environment 2022 report shows radioactive discharges continue to sit comfortably within dose limits
02 November 2023
The latest Radioactivity in Food and the Environment Report (RIFE 28) has been published today (2 November) and shows that levels and concentrations of man-made radioactivity measured in the environment during 2022 were well within international dose limits.
£2.8 million transformation of Barrheads Levern Water now complete
26 October 2023
A wider, more natural river channel has been restored to the river, which runs through Barrhead, with the ability to better absorb flooding and encourage more fish and wildlife.
Rainfall and river levels ease as Scotland continues to recover from Storm Babet
22 October 2023
Rivers levels across the North and North East of Scotland remain high but will continue to improve across Sunday, with no rain forecast for the next two days.
Scotland urged to remain vigilant and stay safe across the weekend as flooding impacts continue
21 October 2023
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are urging communities across Scotland to remain vigilant and stay safe across the weekend, as further heavy rain and strong winds will continue to bring challenging conditions to communities. Met Office weather warnings remain in place across the day.