A new poll released today shows that more than three quarters of the Scottish public (86 per cent) say they are concerned about the potential threats to wildlife from climate change, habitat loss and pollution. In addition to this, a staggering 94 per cent have expressed that they see Scotland’s natural environment as ‘very important’ … [continue reading]
LINK Welcomes Strong Climate Emergency Theme to Programme for Government but Urges Further Action to Ensure That Scotland’s Natural World is Safeguarded from Brexit
Given the overwhelming public support for action the new Programme for Government falls short of expectations. A recent survey undertaken by Survation on behalf of Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of Scotland’s leading environmental charities has found that as many as 84% of Scots want the same or higher levels of environmental standards in the … [continue reading]
We’ve signed a letter to the Prime Minister expressing grave concern over a no-deal Brexit
Scottish Environment LINK has joined more than 85 civil society organisations in signing an open letter to the Prime Minister expressing grave concerns about the impact of a no-deal Brexit. You can read the letter here. For more information, visit the Brexit Civil Society Alliance. Read our blog, ‘A No Deal Brexit is No Good for Scotland’s … [continue reading]
Nicola Sturgeon’s letter underlines commitment to nature. Now let’s see a Scottish Environment Act!
In June, LINK brought together 97 organisations to write to the First Minister to ask her to take action to protect, enhance and restore our environment – as the best insurance against climate change and to provide subsequent generations with a sustainable future. The First Minister’s reply … [continue reading] Nicola Sturgeon’s letter underlines commitment to nature. Now let’s see a Scottish Environment Act!
Tweet Nicola Sturgeon your nature pictures!
Stand up for the nature you love! Is it bumblebees in your local park? Puffins in the Firth of Forth? Oak trees on the banks of Loch Lomond? Join the Fight for Scotland’s Nature by tweeting your nature pictures or videos to Nicola Sturgeon. 1/ Take a photo or video of what you love. Maybe you’re in the picture too … [continue reading] Tweet Nicola Sturgeon your nature pictures!
Without EU environmental protection, the Scottish Government must fill the gap
If our natural environment is being harmed, and our government fails in its duty to protect it, who can we turn to? In 2012, conservation group WWF complained to the European Commission that the UK government hadn’t set up any protected areas for the harbour porpoise. With its chunky body, triangular fin … [continue reading] Without EU environmental protection, the Scottish Government must fill the gap
#FightForScotlandsNature a "Neverendum" from the Cabinet Secretary @strathearnrose https://t.co/fulnAJ9Xed
No response ever from the Scottish Government for protecting Mountain Hares. How does that sound Scotland ? @FerretScot @heraldscotland @TheScotsman
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#fightforscotlandsnature
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Brilliant call to action from @Dendrochronicle to follow @ScotLINK to join the #fightforscotlandsnature! #LINKCongress
