Environment

Sadhguru being interviewed by Ralph Blackburn

Sadhguru interview: famous yogi gives 25 years to save Britain's soil

Communal bin hubs, which have been rolled out across much of the city, include six bins for recycling and waste

Some residents will be asked again on bin hubs v. gull-proof sacks

A map shows the location of the two Cramond sites where sewage spills are a risk

'Sewage spills could spoil summer trips to Edinburgh beauty spot'

Graffiti removal is being stepped up

Council targets litter, dog fouling, fly-tipping and graffiti

Most streets which were recommended to switch to gull-proof sacks will now get bin hubs instead

Residents opt for bin hubs over heritage group's alternative

The EnergyTown game is marketed towards UK schoolchildren, and funded by energy giant Equinor

Warning over classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' schoolchildren

John Swinney accused of complacency over sewage problem

Seafield stench returns as hot weather heightens sewage smell

Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone started on June 1 last year

Council says all its LEZ-busting vehicles will soon be replaced

One of the 'no fires' signs placed at Gladhouse Reservoir in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh last week.

Resident calls for more action to stop fires being lit at beauty spot

Murat Oztas, the owner of the Troy cafe, off Dalry Road, says new public toilets - if planned right - could help the local area

Cafe owner welcomes call for new public loos to be built at Haymarket

Thistly Cross Roundabout on the A1 in East Lothian.

Council calls for review of A1 litter pick-ups

Help planet Earth (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Help to heal planet on this year’s Earth Day!

Centre gets green light for solar panels

Beltane Fire Festival

Beltane Fire Society hits out at council's park levy

Bin wars as residents divided over gull-proof sacks plan
Bin wars have broken out in Edinburgh's New Town with residents divided over a proposed change to their waste and recycling collections.
Ian Swanson

Marcus, Dave, Bob and John - Thames Water workers at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works - told it how it is in the documentary Thames Water: Inside the Crisis (Picture: BBC/Brinkworth Productions/Catherine Harte)

Water execs search for positive PR and end up pooing on their own doorstep

The annual Spring Clean will run until April 21.

Annual Spring Clean to tackle local litter problem

Call for council to tackle quad bikes and delivery e-bikes

Children tale air pollution case to City Chambers

66 steps to protect against climate change

Eco-friendly housing (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Climate crisis – is it now time to go green?

Residents in East London Street have complained about the noise from buses using their cobbled street early in the morning and late at night.

No further action over bus noise disturbing residents' sleep

Goods for sale are displayed outside many shops on the Royal Mile

Council cracks down on shops displaying goods for sale on pavement

Frustration in Portobello over public toilets

Eating for health (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Eating a healthy diet to help save the planet

Bird keepers in Midlothian are being urged to comply with the mandatory biosecurity measures applied to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ).

Bird keepers urged to comply with measures as cases of Avian flu increase
Bird keepers across Midlothian are being instructed to follow strict measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.
Mark Dowie

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

Footballer James Omondi Osowo has been found murdered

Going Green: Football under pressure due to climate change

Tom Hudson, BP’s project director, offshore wind, Ian Robertson, Friends of Inch Park (FOIP)'s secretary and Shireen Chambers, Future Woodland Scotland's chief executive.

Local projects set to receive funding to plant more trees

Making global warming palatable to children (phorto: Adobe)

Going Green: Making going green more child friendly

Student developments and short term lets may pay for bin collections

Campaigners swoop on Holyrood calling for action to protect seabirds

The damage caused by Storm Eowyn is still being assessed.

Warning to 'remain vigilant' if entering forested areas following storm

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams are the presenters of BBC's Winterwatch, which came live from an RSPB reserve in Dorset this week (Picture: BBC Studios/Jo Charlesworth)

Winterwatch can make you fall in love with Chris Packham

Seafield sewage works records 165 spills in a year

MSPs clash over Holyrood Park car ban

Edinburgh's latest new walking and cycling route officially opens

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week.

Council leader calls for sewage solution for residents

New rules will allow more flexibility over bin hub locations

Tyre Extinguishers spray-painted 20 SUV cars in the New Town area of Edinburgh in the early hours of Monday.

20 SUV cars graffitied as Tyre Extinguishers strike again in city

How to feed garden birds in snow: Top high-fat foods for birds

Have an eco-friendly Christmas (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Have yourself a merry little Christmas while staying green

Residents fear rule changes on bin hubs don't go far enough

Council to relax rules on location of bin hubs

Using digital scripts on film set (photo: Adobe)

Going green: ‘albert’ bringing green issues into sharp focus

Tyre Extinguishers deflated the tyres of a number of SUVs in Edinburgh overnight and sprayed several vehicles with paint.

Climate change protestors target New Town SUVs overnight

Take damaged goods to repair cafes (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: How repair cafés work for the environment

The 'spooky' Edinburgh monument 'built to entomb a vampire'

P&O Cruises and Cunard employees complete the tenth beach clean of 2024

Communal bin roll-out to estate halted after residents object

Seafield is Scotland’s largest wastewater treatment works, treating the wastewater from the population equivalent of 850,000 people. Biogas captured during the treatment process is used to generate green energy.
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Big drop in stink complaints about city sewage plant

Blitz on discarded chewing gum on city's streets and pavements

Circular and Co Leakproof Reusable Coffee Cup

Six easy eco-friendly switches you can make today

Ian Murray visits Nova Innovation

Scotland will lead on clean power, says Ian Murray