Can Scotland lead a ‘green travel revolution’?
Innovations in climate technology will be vital in the journey to decarbonise the transport network “We will lead a green travel revolution,” Nicola Sturgeon promised while unveiling her programme for...
How space and satellite innovation in Scotland can tackle global climate change
When it comes to space, the news is often dominated by the antics of billionaires keen to secure their legacies. Yet blasting oneself into the stratosphere, as appealing as that...
The green tech power list
Scottish startups driving digital solutions in the race to net zero As humankind faces its greatest challenge yet – how to combat the devastating environmental impacts of climate change – the need for new ideas to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and pollution has never been greater. In...
Zero Waste Scotland launches new digital tool to ease ‘confusion’ over recycling
Zero Waste Scotland has launched a new digital tool designed to help people with the ‘confusion’ over recycling. The online Recycling Sorter will allow people to search what items can be recycled, and in which bin, in any Scottish local authority. ...
‘Take an EV for a spin for a weekend and the Government will pick up the tab’ proposes Scottish Lib Dem leader
A new proposal from the Scottish Liberal Democrats would see everyone entitled to take an electric vehicle for ‘a spin’ to encourage greater uptake levels for emissions free transport. Alex...
Net Zero Technology Centre launches clean energy startup ‘pitch battle’
Scotland’s Net Zero Technology Centre has launched the first round of a clean energy startup ‘pitch battle’ to help budding companies in the sector develop new products and services. The...
Young people and politicians join forces to tackle climate emergency
Children and young people across Scotland are to engage with politicians as part of a new initiative which aims to ensure they have their say in the climate emergency debate....
Three Scottish climate tech companies added to Net Zero growth programme
Three Scottish climate tech companies have been accepted into Net Zero 2.0 – the second cohort of the Net Zero growth programme run by Tech Nation, the UK’s leading growth...
Glasgow launches data hub to ’empower’ citizens
Glasgow City Council has launched a new online data resource to “open up” access to data it manages. The new ‘open data hub’ offers a view into how Glasgow operates...
Aberdeenshire tour guide firm survives Covid thanks to app
A tour guide company hit hard by the pandemic has thrived since launching an app which takes holidaymakers on a series of adventures in Aberdeenshire. Grampian Escapes and Tours has...

