This is a fascinating exposé by @danielshailer.bsky.social.

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 3d ago

More than three quarters of Scottish salmon farms certified as “sustainable” broke the rules of the certifying body last year, but none lost their accreditation. www.theferret.scot/three-quarters-of-sustainable-salmon-farms-broke-environmental-rules-none-lost-their-accreditation

Only a tiny percentage of Scotland’s most fragile natural environments are being monitored by the national agency tasked with protecting them. https://www.theferret.scot/just-three-per-cent-of-scotlands-most-fragile-natural-environments-are-monitored-by-the-agency-charged-with-protecting-them/

Very sad to learn that the Guardian’s former environment correspondent, Paul Brown, has died. He was a good guy. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/a...

Paul Brown obituary

The Guardian’s environment correspondent at a time when international concern over the climate began to take hold

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The Scottish Government has been supportive of green data centres and is liaising with the industry. Critics argue that companies must not be allowed to “write the rules” https://www.theferret.scot/what-makes-a-data-centre-green-major-developers-are-lobbying-for-their-own-definition

The flag of banned loyalist terrorist groups and a neo-Nazi banner were displayed at a protest in Edinburgh organised by a far right group called the Scottish Defence League.

Loyalist terrorist and neo-Nazi flags displayed at Edinburgh anti-immigration protest

Loyalist paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland murdered hundreds of people during The Troubles. But far right activists flew their flag at an anti-immigration rally despite terror laws banning public support for terrorists.

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An interesting ruling confirming that private companies are covered by the Environmental Information Regulations. www.wsfp.co.uk/news/environ...

Hinkley generation company must now respond to requests for information

Hinkley generation company must now respond to requests for information

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Three Highland salmon farms have been accused of breaching animal welfare law by causing “unnecessary suffering” and allowing fish to suffocate to death. www.theferret.scot/salmon-farms-broke-law-fish-suffer/

Only one in eleven major summer festivals analysed by The Ferret has a 50/50 gender split, with representation across all festivals declining at headline level. theferret.scot/scotlands-music-festivals-headliners-male

A Highland trout abattoir has been accused of animal welfare abuses for the second time in less than a year following covert filming. https://www.theferret.scot/highland-trout-firm-accused-of-animal-welfare-abuses/

I've just seen an email from the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) saying that the wait for freedom of information appeals to be allocated to investigating officers is now nine months. This is way too long #FOI.

This, by @karingoodwin.bsky.social for @theferret.scot, is vital journalism.

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 4w ago

🔴NEW: Those bereaved by suicide have a 65 per cent increased risk of taking their own lives. So why is there not more funding for support after tragedy strikes? Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/p/ad39760b-211c-4837-9cec-9fb06e620716/

🔴 NEW: The Scottish Government says the move was needed to tackle the "administrative burden" caused by the growth in AI-assisted objections to energy projects. Critics say it is a way to mute public opposition. Our latest: http://theferret.scot/ai-ban-emailed-objections-energy-projects

🔴 NEW: An investment vehicle managed by JP Morgan and state-backed firms from France, Norway and China own Scottish wind farms which have paid tens of millions in dividends this decade. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/scotland-wind-china-wall-street/

🔴NEW: An anti-immigration protest in Glasgow that turned violent last weekend attracted thousands of people. Those attending included loyalists from Northern Ireland with criminal convictions. Find out more: https://www.theferret.scot/p/0ca5aca1-ad92-4fd7-9bf1-110cac6c1ead/

🔴NEW: Far right group Knights Templar International, whose frontman Jim Dowson has a long history of involvement with far right groups, is now supporting Scotland’s new wave of night patrols. Our latest: www.theferret.scot/jim-dawson-funding-vigilante-scotland/

Glasgow properties are ultimately owned by the head of an investment firm behind a Russian shipping hub. Researchers say the port sustains Moscow’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. https://www.theferret.scot/this-russian-depot-supplies-putins-war-in-ukraine-its-boss-has-a-scottish-property-portfolio/

🔴NEW: Less than a quarter of Scotland’s public forests and woodlands are made up of native trees that scientists say are crucial to protect wildlife and the environment, The Ferret can reveal. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/p/41d293c4-7005-43a3-a4db-fe41ffc9cebc/

🔴NEW: Last September Holyrood voted for sanctions against Israel due to the genocide in Gaza. This week the government was in England promoting arms dealers who sell products to Israel’s military

Scottish Government accused of courting “genocide-profiteers” at Farnborough Airshow

Last September Holyrood voted for sanctions against Israel due to the genocide in Gaza. This week the government was in England promoting arms dealers who sell products to Israel’s military.

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Campaigners  said the cracks were “extremely worrying” and keeping Torness running was “gambling with public safety”

Alarm over bid to keep cracked reactors running by cutting nuclear safety margins

The company that runs Scotland’s ageing nuclear power station wants to weaken safety standards to keep it running for at least four more years. But the nuclear safety watchdog has its doubts.

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“Continuing to operate these reactors with cracks in the reactor core is gambling with public safety”

Alarm over bid to keep cracked reactors running by cutting nuclear safety margins

The company that runs Scotland’s ageing nuclear power station wants to weaken safety standards to keep it running for at least four more years. But the nuclear safety watchdog has its doubts.

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🔴NEW: The company that runs Scotland’s ageing nuclear power station wants to weaken safety standards to keep it running for at least four more years. But the nuclear safety watchdog has its doubts. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/torness-bid-cracked-reactors-safety/

The number of Scottish pupils missing more than half the school year has almost doubled in five years. Families told The Ferret that support for young people unable to attend school is “woefully inadequate”

School absence rates are reaching crisis point. How can we help young people facing ‘extreme’ social isolation?

Academics are raising concerns that an increasing percentage of young people, unable to cope with school, are withdrawing into their bedrooms, while families claim support is “woefully inadequate”.

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🔴NEW: Academics are raising concerns that an increasing percentage of young people, unable to cope with school, are withdrawing into their bedrooms, while families claim support is “woefully inadequate”. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/school-absence-scotland-crisis-point/

🔴NEW: A disproportionate number of children and young people growing up in care are dying prematurely, prompting calls for preventative action

Children in care die at twice the rate of others. Why are so few of their deaths reviewed?

A disproportionate number of children and young people growing up in care are dying prematurely, prompting calls for preventative action.

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Everyone’s medical history and records should be confidential and secure in the hands of the NHS. But there have been serious privacy breaches resulting in dozens of staff being disciplined and police investigations. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/nhs-scotland-data-breaches/

Anti-immigration activists from England are due to travel to Glasgow for a protest later this month, according to Unite the Clans Scotland. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/glasgow-immigration-protest-activists-travel-england/

🔴NEW: Academics investigated the representation of women of colour in media coverage of the Scottish Parliament election. They said their findings were "incredibly disappointing" given the current hostility towards migrants. https://www.theferret.scot/women-colour-scottish-election-coverage/

Millions of £s for nature gone missing, in my latest investigation for @theferret.scot: @scotlink.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 2mo ago

The Scottish Government gave local authorities £20m to tackle a "nature emergency". But we found that around £4m of that sum was spent on fixing cars and office equipment, among other non-environmental spending. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/environmental-funding-misspent-councils/

🟡NEW: Northern gannets are protected wild birds. But on Sula Sgeir, a legal exemption allows young birds to be taken for food each year. We looked at how the guga hunt still happens, and why it is facing renewed criticism: https://www.theferret.scot/guga-hunt-controversy/

The Scottish Government gave local authorities £20m to tackle a "nature emergency". But we found that around £4m of that sum was spent on fixing cars and office equipment, among other non-environmental spending. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/environmental-funding-misspent-councils/