Scottish politician and financial analyst
Conservation groups say Scotland’s marine protected areas are recovering when properly shielded from dredging and trawling. The Wester Ross MPA has shown early signs of life returning after illegal disturbance, while groups press for faster, broader protections across inshore waters.
Wildfires have spread across moorlands and forests in the UK and Europe amid record heat and prolonged dry periods. Authorities warn that climate change is worsening fire risk, prompting new muirburn licensing rules in Scotland and debates over prevention vs. regulation. Communities brace for economic and environmental costs as prevention, response capacity, and resilience measures are mobilised.