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As winter approaches, flooding is a reality many Scots will face more often. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are urging everyone to prepare and be aware of flooding to stay safe and protect their homes, businesses, and communities.

In 2025 the highest number of Scotland's bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards, with 87% achieving Excellent or Good classifications. A further 10% will meet the Sufficient standard.

Today (12 November 2024), the VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards recognised the innovative and sustainable practices of businesses at its 25th anniversary event.

The latest Radioactivity in Food and the Environment Report (RIFE 29) has been published today (7 November) and shows that levels and concentrations of man-made radioactivity measured in the environment during 2023 were well within international dose limits.

Waste producers and carriers are being reminded of the importance of keeping accurate records after two companies were given £300 penalties for failing to complete waste transfer notes correctly.

Scotland’s environmental regulator is warning that illegally burning waste could result in financial consequences after serving a £600 civil penalty on a company which operates a hotel and restaurant lodges in Crianlarich.