FFS Explains: Scotland’s drug crisis - theferret.scot
Nov 10, 2024 · How are loved ones impacted by drug use? Research has found that on average for every person who has issues of substance abuse, 11 friends and family are impacted.. In …
Alarm over new US military ‘presence’ in Scotland
Nov 14, 2024 · The Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament argued that the US presence at Lossiemouth was “a new twist in Scotland’s incorporation into the US nuclear-war-fighting …
Revealed: landowner backing for anti-national park campaign
Dec 19, 2024 · The NGNP website also says that it was built by Corona IT, a digital support company based in Dumfries and Carlisle. According to Companies House, the company’s …
Can a Norwegian seafood giant allay locals' fears over a Highland …
Dec 15, 2024 · Salmon companies insist that they farm fish sustainably in line with legislation, while creating jobs and wealth for coastal communities. But what exactly is the industry doing …
UK approves carbon storage drilling in nature sanctuaries
Nov 13, 2024 · A spokesperson for the oil and gas regulator North Sea Transition Authority (NTSTA) told The Ferret: “We work closely with other bodies to ensure the seabed is managed …
Secrecy over radioactive pollution from nuclear bases
Oct 22, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence has blocked the Scottish Government’s environmental watchdog from releasing information about radioactive pollution from nuclear bases.
Scientists find highest ever level of microplastics in Scotland’s waters
Dec 12, 2024 · Scientists have found the highest ever level of microplastics in Scottish waters, The Ferret can reveal. Microplastics are tiny plastic litter measuring less than five millimetres. …
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Explained: The rise of online misogyny
Oct 13, 2024 · Misogynistic attitudes have existed throughout history, but some young men are being caught up in a newly-packaged version of misogyny, driven by online communities and …
Are conspiracy groups trying to hijack farmers’ protests?
5 days ago · Melville has called net zero policies to limit climate change a “con” aimed at making money for corporations.. While No Farmers, No Food has largely focused on the impacts of …