Four-year-old Freya in pole position for the green transport revolution
It’s always good to start them young, so the saying goes. And when it comes to appreciating how technology is leading the response to climate change Freya Baillie was in...
Web surfers plant trees at Edinburgh hospital to boost staff wellbeing
Five hundred trees are being planted near Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary Hospital today as part of a search engine’s mission to support NHS staff’s long-term wellbeing. It is hoped that the...
Bill Gates calls for green industrial revolution at Cop26
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has emphasised his commitment to accelerate the development of green technologies on a global scale to stop climate change. Addressing world leaders at Cop26 in Glasgow,...
Highland Council showcases low carbon vehicles ahead of Cop26
The Highland Council is showcasing a variety of low carbon transport options ahead of the crucial Cop26 climate change summit in Glasgow next month. ‘Low Carbon Day’ will see a...
Insulating Scotland’s homes should be ‘national strategic priority’
Insulating homes in Scotland that have poor energy efficiency levels should be a ‘national strategic priority’, the Scottish Lib Dems said today. Work to reduce heat loss from housing stock...
Social landlords urged to apply for slice of £100m net zero heat fund
Social landlords are being urged to apply for their share of a multimillion pound fund to support the transition to zero emissions heating systems as part of Scotland’s climate change targets. The...
Climate confidence using a ‘digital twin’
Peter Curtis, Digital Twin Service Owner and Neil Anderson, Scottish CTO, both leaders at Sopra Steria, discuss how a National Digital Twin could underpin Climate Confidence across Scotland. The climate...
New net zero energy hub secures £1m in government ‘pathfinder’ funding
A new net zero energy hub located as part of a deep water port in Stornoway has secured £1m in government ‘pathfinder’ funding. The low carbon centre at Arnish Point...
5G dials up connected future
Enhanced connectivity can support Scotland’s objective to build a net-zero carbon nation Connecting communities using 5G-enabled technologies will be life- changing, allowing individuals and businesses to improve significantly their quality...
It might look grey, empty and forlorn. In green data terms it’s ‘a massive opportunity’
How a former top secret military installation is among locations scouted for a legion of ‘green datacentres’ With underground bunkers, watchtowers and Europe’s longest runway, it’s little wonder why someonline...

