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An artist's impression of Space Hub Sutherland, planned for Moine in the far north of Scotland -- which aims to be the world's first carbon-neutral spaceport on working croft land

Could space tourism flights cause the planet to heat faster? Environment

Trials are being carried out to assess the effectiveness of an innovative new hydrogel which can help tree seeds germinate and thrive on lower quantities of water than they traditionally require. Picture: Silvibio

Field trials of special hydrogel promise greener forests of the future Environment

Why nuclear should have no place in our energy future – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Fish farmers send cash for work to save wild salmon and sea trout Environment

Two days sold out as Royal Highland Show returns with bang after Covid What's On

Otter's horrific death prompts warning to Scottish anglers Environment

From AIs to an unhappy elephant, question of who is a person faces a reckoning Columnists

The number of Scottish wildfires more than doubled last summer News

Many of Scotland's ancient sites will be open to the public this summer Heritage

COP15: Delayed UN nature summit moves from China to Canada as Covid hits plans Environment

Bids are in for plans to set up two Green Freeports in Scotland Business

KT Tunstall joins campaign to send postcards to PM People

Water shortage alert issued for the east of Scotland Environment

The world's smelliest plant is set to burst into bloom in Edinburgh Outdoors

'Deteriorating and catastrophic': 18m face starvation in Horn of Africa Environment

Extinction Rebellion activists create a buzz at ‘Insectinction’ demo Environment

Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park transformed for free harvest-themed festival What's On

Sculpture garden, outdoor events and markets planned for waterfront attraction What's On

Farming: Deadline looms for pesticide use registration Home

Agritech innovator IGS pioneers signs ethical marketing deal with Zebra Growth Business

Cost-of-living threat to welfare of pets, wildlife and farm animals Crime

Farming: Support payments brought forward to help with spiralling costs Home

Highland fling: The Scottish rewilding project competing for world recognition Environment

Felled: How storms have hit Scotland's tree-planting aims Environment

Climate change will impact health and equality in Glasgow, warns WHO Environment

Mairi Gougeon: Why agricultural shows need our support Environment

How a green tech firm aims to help solve climate crisis – virtually Environment

Challenging period ahead for red meat sector Home

Vast Scottish wind farm that will power 170,000 homes hails key milestone Business

Island music festival to be powered by ‘green energy' What's On

Scotland hosts Green Energy Conference Promoted content

Missing Orkney seabird's sat tag showed it was in London pizza restaurant National

Probe: Do Scottish councils have the right tools to tackle climate change? Environment

Dramatic drop in pig herd numbers Home

New helpline launched as calls for emotional support from agricultural community... Home

Scottish farmers brace for worker shortage as food wastage fears mount Environment

Clean energy goals can be achieved – All-Energy leaders Promoted content

Westminster and Holyrood split over gene editing policy Home

First food strategy described as ‘half-baked’ Home

Electric coach firm Ember to expand with Glasgow-Dundee then Fort William Transport

Misery for Highland motorists as diesel surges to more than £2.20 a litre Environment

Look and sea: Museum reveals its hidden depths Environment

Native Scottish oysters return to west coast seas in new reintroduction scheme Environment

CSI: Scotland – whodunit probes mystery death of giant whale in Forth Environment

Call for highest protection for Scotland's most sensitive sea areas Environment

Water scarcity alert for east of Scotland Home

Union group highlight critical farming issues during Holyrood lobbying trip Home

Endangered adult pine hoverfly spotted in Scottish wild for first time in years Environment

Conference report: Addressing green agendas Business

Conference report: Power of collaborative conversation Promoted content

Conference report: Highlands and Islands is well-placed for success Promoted content

Conference report: Highlands and Islands region is potential powerhouse Business

Green freeport bid launched by consortium for north east Scotland Politics

Conference report: A clean break with the past Promoted content

Conference report: Early action on skills is key to renewable energy achieving n... Business

Scotland's worst bathing waters risk losing status Outdoors

Dithering over ‘desperate’ need for another cycling champion - Alastair Dalton Opinion

Jubilee event celebrates rural charity RSABI Home

Major survey aims to boost growth in agritourism Home

Scotland’s unique Flow Country should be a Unesco World Heritage site Environment

Multi-million bid for green freeport on Glasgow's River Clyde to be launched Politics

Game-changer: Could Scottish community realise wildest dreams for land buyout? Environment

Action call to protect Scottish seabirds from avian flu threat Environment

Ukraine's farmers remain uncowed as they face challenging harvest Home

Giant underwater seagrass meadow mapped off Orkney Environment

Call for more transparency on fertiliser prices Home

Scheming fly-tipper dumped 51 tonnes of tyres at one site in Glasgow Crime

Take a greener approach to your next career move Promoted content

Scotland hits 2020 emissions target, but 'rebound' likely as Covid curbs lift Environment

Robotic tractor ready for Scotland's fields Home

Further decrease in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions Home

Landslide victory: Could drones help keep notorious Scottish road open? Environment

Fears for Scotland's seabirds as deadly bird flu outbreak decimates colonies Environment

Bird flu: Massive seabird losses across Scottish islands Environment

Royal Highland Show providing Scottish beers for the first time Home

New science group back gene editing for farm animals Home