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Refreshed Fossil Code offers new guidance

Refreshed Fossil Code offers new guidance

Refreshed Fossil Code offers new guidance

13 August 2023

NatureScot has published the refreshed Scottish Fossil Code, which encourages people to use Scotland’s world-renowned fossil heritage responsibly.


Company assists Moray West Offshore Wind Farm in disposing of unexploded ordnance

Company assists Moray West Offshore Wind Farm in disposing of unexploded ordnance

Company assists Moray West Offshore Wind Farm in disposing of unexploded ordnance

12 August 2023

A company which has a base in the north-east has been assisting the Moray West Offshore Wind Farm investigate and dispose of unexploded ordnance.


New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

11 August 2023

The Scottish Government has published a new plan which sets out the multi-agency approach to monitoring and mitigating the spread of avian flu.


Crown Estate Scotland launches engagement survey for tidal and wave energy sectors

Crown Estate Scotland launches engagement survey for tidal and wave energy sectors

Crown Estate Scotland launches engagement survey for tidal and wave energy sectors

10 August 2023

An in-depth survey of developers working in the tidal and wave energy sectors is to be carried out.


Environmental views sought from Aberdeenshire businesses

Environmental views sought from Aberdeenshire businesses

Environmental views sought from Aberdeenshire businesses

09 August 2023

Business Gateway Aberdeen City and Shire is seeking the views of organisations looking to reduce their environmental impact.


Judges visit Inverurie for Beautiful Scotland awards

Judges visit Inverurie for Beautiful Scotland awards

Judges visit Inverurie for Beautiful Scotland awards

09 August 2023

The judges were able to assess the work done by the Inverurie Environmental Improvement group.


Bird flu case is declared near Cullen

Bird flu case is declared near Cullen

Bird flu case is declared near Cullen

09 August 2023

Avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed at Mill of Towie near Cullen.


Farming: Investment in grain drying improves efficiency for East Coast Viners

Farming: Investment in grain drying improves efficiency for East Coast Viners

Farming: Investment in grain drying improves efficiency for East Coast Viners

08 August 2023

Animal nutrition and grain business, East Coast Viners, have become the first company in Scotland to operate a fully automated Tornum grain dryer.


Gordon MP highlights agriculture's role in 'green hydrogen'

Gordon MP highlights agriculture's role in 'green hydrogen'

Gordon MP highlights agriculture's role in 'green hydrogen'

03 August 2023

Gordon MP Richard Thomson secured a meeting with the UK Government’s ‘Hydrogen Champion’ Jane Toogood.


Gordon MP welcomes Acorn announcement but reflects on 16 lost years

Gordon MP welcomes Acorn announcement but reflects on 16 lost years

Gordon MP welcomes Acorn announcement but reflects on 16 lost years

02 August 2023

MP Richard Thomson has reflected on the 16 lost years since the UK Government first snubbed carbon capture in the north-east.


Aberdeen University study highlights CCUS potential for North Sea 'super basin'

Aberdeen University study highlights CCUS potential for North Sea 'super basin'

Aberdeen University study highlights CCUS potential for North Sea 'super basin'

02 August 2023

A research study has identified areas of a North Sea gas 'super basin' with the greatest potential for storing industrial carbon emissions.


Study confirms groundwater pollution remains elevated in River Ythan catchment

Study confirms groundwater pollution remains elevated in River Ythan catchment

Study confirms groundwater pollution remains elevated in River Ythan catchment

01 August 2023

Groundwater nitrate levels in the River Ythan catchment continue to breach environmental limits but are on course for recovery.


Politics: Opposing views on the outcomes of carbon capture

Politics: Opposing views on the outcomes of carbon capture

Politics: Opposing views on the outcomes of carbon capture

31 July 2023

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Earth Scotland express their views on todays Acorn project announcement.


Politics: PM challenged to match Just Transition Fund investment

Politics: PM challenged to match Just Transition Fund investment

Politics: PM challenged to match Just Transition Fund investment

31 July 2023

The SNP has challenged both Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer to commit to matching the Scottish Government’s £500 million Just Transition Fund.


Politics: Banff and Buchan MP welcomes Acorn decision

Politics: Banff and Buchan MP welcomes Acorn decision

Politics: Banff and Buchan MP welcomes Acorn decision

31 July 2023

David Duguid MP hailed the Prime Minister’s visit to St Fergus as Rishi Sunak announces Acorn Project for Track 2 and new oil and gas licences.


Prime Minister set to green light Acorn project at St Fergus

Prime Minister set to green light Acorn project at St Fergus

Prime Minister set to green light Acorn project at St Fergus

31 July 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives in Aberdeenshire this morning to confirm a multimillion-pound investment in the Acorn carbon capture project.


North-east technology firm aiming to reach net zero by 2030

North-east technology firm aiming to reach net zero by 2030

North-east technology firm aiming to reach net zero by 2030

30 July 2023

Agilico has set out its mission to reach net zero by 2030.


Events will explore Buchan's Bogs

Events will explore Buchan's Bogs

Events will explore Buchan's Bogs

29 July 2023

The Buchan Bog Buddies programme is continuing with a series of public events exploring the nature to be found in the Buchan peatlands.


Rainfall helps slow recovery of water scarcity levels

Rainfall helps slow recovery of water scarcity levels

Rainfall helps slow recovery of water scarcity levels

29 July 2023

Despite recent rain there has been little change in water scarcity levels with some parts of the east and north -east remaining at Alert.


North-east branch of Hendrik Veder Group celebrates success of innovative sustainable solutions project.

North-east branch of Hendrik Veder Group celebrates success of innovative sustainable solutions project.

North-east branch of Hendrik Veder Group celebrates success of innovative sustainable solutions project.

25 July 2023

The Aberdeen base of steel wire and fibre products and services provider Hendrik Veder Group is celebrating the success of a recent trial project.


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