Container disaster vessel ‘overloaded’

12:48am Tuesday 22nd April 2008

The cargo vessel which shed dozens of containers on to a world heritage coast leading to scenes of looting and scavenging was overloaded, according to a report.

By MARTIN WILLIAMS

Scotland’s beaches are worst in the UK as litter levels rise by almost one-third

12:42am Thursday 10th April 2008

Ian Williamson Scotland's coastline and beaches have more litter on them than any others in the UK, according to a new survey.

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Erosion set to worsen around our coastline,says report

12:40am Thursday 10th April 2008

More than 700 miles of Scottish coastline is suffering from erosion and the situation will worsen, according to a newly published report.

By GRAEME SMITH

Energy trust reveals most ‘green’ areas

12:03am Monday 31st March 2008

Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Dunbartonshire are the most environmentally committed areas in Scotland, according to green campaigners.

By GERRY BRAIDEN

‘We can adapt to global warming’

12:14am Thursday 27th March 2008

It would be cheaper and more effective for the world to adapt to global warming rather than fight it, scientists said yesterday.

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