Climate activists have deflated the tyres of “gas-guzzling luxury cars” parked on city streets as part of an action to draw attention to carbon emissions. A group called “Tyred of SUVs” said the tyres of around 60 4x4s in the west end of Glasgow were deflated in the action, as the Cop26 climate change conference…
French President Urges China to Send a Clear Signal for Climate Change
October 31, 2021
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Despite French President Emmanuel Macron calling on China’s authoritarian leader Xi Jinping to send a “clear signal” to the world on climate change before the COP26 Scotland summit, China hasn’t submitted a clear emission goal, and Xi didn’t attend the summit. On Oct. 26, the French Presidential Palace said in a statement that Macron urged…
England-Scotland Rail Line Closed as Road Bridges ‘Washed Away’ in Floods
A cross-border rail line between England and Scotland remains closed after two road bridges were “washed away” amid torrential rain. Network Rail Scotland said the bridges spanned the River Annan, north of the railway with trains unable to pass over a viaduct, closing the Dumfries to Carlisle line. It tweeted: “Two road bridges have been…
Police Investigate Reports of Spiking by Injection at Venues in Scotland
Police are investigating reports of people being spiked by injection in the Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, and Aberdeen areas. It follows reports on social media about people being targeted inside venues in Scotland. Police Scotland said a “small number of reports” from the four areas are being investigated but do not appear to be linked. The…
2 Adults, 2 Children in Hospital After Explosion in Scottish Residential Area
Two adults and two children have been taken to hospital on Monday evening following an explosion from a house in Scotland. Police said four houses were affected by the explosion on Gorse Park in the Scottish town of Ayr, and adjacent houses were evacuated. A local councillor said the “harrowing” explosion was caused by gas. Police…
Scotland’s Vaccine Passport App Vulnerable to Abuse: Opposition Parties
Scotland’s COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme has come under increasing criticism as opposition parties claim it is open to abuse by anyone who knows how to take a screenshot. The Scottish government, controlled by the Scottish National Party (SNP), began enforcing the controversial scheme on Monday. Scots have to show proof they have had both vaccine…
Scotland Vaccine Passport Experiencing Problems Hours After Launch, Users Claim
Scotland’s newly launched vaccine passport app has been experiencing technical problems according to its users. The NHS Scotland COVID-19 Status app was made available to download on Apple and Android devices on Thursday afternoon. From 5 a.m. on Friday, people attending large events and nightclubs will need to show proof they have had two doses…
Vaccine Passports May Backfire, Scottish Lawmakers Told
The introduction of vaccine passports could backfire and stiffen opposition to vaccines among people who are already mistrustful, two medical experts told the Scottish Parliament on Thursday. Scotland’s vaccine passport scheme for nightclubs and large events officially begins at 5 a.m. on Oct. 1, though a grace period means that businesses will not face the…
Rewilding Project for Half-a-Million Acres of Scottish Highlands Launched
Up to half-a-million acres of the Scottish Highlands are in line for rewilding following the launch of a project. The 30-year scheme by Highland charity Trees For Life, with funding from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, would create a vast nature recovery area—Affric Highlands—connecting Loch Ness to Scotland’s west coast. It was officially welcomed by Rewilding…
Scottish Parliament Backs Vaccine Passport for Nightclubs, Live Events
Holyrood voted on Thursday to support the implementation of COVID-19 vaccine passports in Scotland’s nightclubs and other crowded venues. With the backing of the Greens, the SNP government was able to push through its motion with 68 votes to 55 following a heated debate. It means that from Oct. 1, all adults, with a few…
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