by Adam Campbell By Adam Campbell Evidence suggests young people are becoming more anxious about climate change and the ecological crisis. The scale and intensity of climate change – and the cacophony […]
The Rise of Eco-Anxiety
Covid: Catalyst for Climate Action?
By Harris Cumming THREE million deaths worldwide. Thousands left with long term side effects. Seemingly endless periods of isolation and loneliness. These are just some of the cruel realities which the Covid […]
The RSPB urge young people to take part in annual wildlife survey
By Meg Montague The RSPB are urging young people across the country to take part in their annual citizens’ science project, the Big Garden Birdwatch (BGBW), which takes place this weekend. “Young […]
Grouse moor licensing scheme “unlikely” to work says conservationist
By Meg Montague Grouse moors in Scotland will be subject to a new licensing scheme after they were unable to combat the illegal persecution of birds of prey through self-regulation, the Scottish […]
Ayr citizens pedaling towards a zero-Emission Country
The Scottish government declared a climate emergency last year and pledged to reduce emissions by 75% by 2030, as well as committing to Scotland reaching net-zero by 2045. The Active travel hub […]
Easter Weekend Litter Angers Ayr’s Local Beachgoers
By Fethi Benaissa Easter Weekend and bank holiday have attracted hundreds of people to Ayr Beach to enjoy the warm weather. According to the Met Office, Scotland has registered the warmest Easter […]
East Ayrshire Regeneration Project Receives £195,200 lottery funding
East Ayrshire’s Coalfield Community Landscape Project has received its first phase payment of £195,200 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The group has set out to access a full fund of £2.5m […]
Free water stations will save 1000 plastic bottles per WEEK
By Brandon Cook Two of Scotlands busiest train stations have installed refillable water hubs to combat the waste of thousands of plastic bottles. Passengers at Glasgow Central Station and Edinburgh Waverly will […]
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