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CONTENTS
Blueprint for a sustainable Scotland
A look at how we can reduce our overall global footprint by following the vision of the new strategy
Better participation, better choices
We take a look at a new law designed to improve public involvement in environmental decision making
Life’s a beach
SEPA has recently conducted special radioactivity monitoring exercises on two small beach areas of Scotland. Here we explain the reasons why, and what results have been received so far
Waste to energy
Research into the use of ‘friendly’ bacteria to convert organic waste into energy through the use of sophisticated technology is explained by Berni Dwan
Making the polluters pay
Polluters and others who cause significant environmental harm will soon be required to pay to reverse the damage. Find out more about the Environmental Liability Directive which comes into force in a year’s time
Environmental ethics
How should we make decisions on protecting the planet for future generations? Berni Dwan captures one researcher’s thoughts on the matter
Have your say on preventing waste
Find out more about how you can contribute to the Scottish Executive and SEPA consultation on preventing household waste in Scotland
Managing rural diffuse pollution
Ten years ago the first diffuse pollution conference took place in Scotland. How effective has SEPA been in achieving its aim of establishing diffuse pollution on the national agenda since then?
Banda Aceh bulletin
Nick Brooks brings us up-to-date on his work for Oxfam in the tsunami-torn region of Indonesia
Regulars:
- SEPA News
- SEPA staff take payroll giving to heart
- Check out your waste carrier online
- Waste mismanagement can lead to fines
- Has your company got good VIBES?
- Final research published on radioactive particles
- New regulations now on stream to protect Scotland’s rivers and lochs – Water Framework Directive
- New charges
- How to apply and further information
- Scottish News
- Windsave winner?
- Outer Hebrides to revive seaweed industry
- Wind farm project powered up
- Scots recycle more waste
- Initiative to restore millions of native trees
- No to nuclear
- International News
- Seeds in cold storage
- Fuel incentive
- Scotrenewables triumphs in Springboardnational final
- From bags to riches
- South African ethanol plans
- Czech fears over waste
- Education
- Communications
- Gaberlunzie
- Green Tips
- Court Round-up
- Back page
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