Ilona Amos Journalist
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Environment correspondent for The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday.

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188 Articles
3 days ago
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Will Scotland’s summer weather brighten up? The forecast for the end of July and start of August

The Scottish summer has so far been pretty dismal, but could there be sunlight at the end of the tunnel as July comes...

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3 days ago
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The 'gargantuan' Scottish factory making long-life batteries the size of shipping containers

Large-scale, utility-grade energy storage is vital to achieving green targets and moving from fossil fuels to renewables

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4 days ago
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Why the Flamingo Land Loch Lomond petition has surged past 150,000 signatures

Mega-resort plan for bonnie banks is “most opposed planning application in Scottish history”, protesters claim

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5 days ago
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'Benidorm' fury over £35m 'mega resort' plans for quiet Scottish loch

The plan to create 75 lodges has been submitted for a former quarry site and artificial loch

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8 days ago
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13 of the best Scottish seaside towns, as rated by holiday makers

A host of Scottish seaside towns and villages have been voted among the best in the UK by visitors.

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9 days ago
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The 10 ways the UK can fix climate goals as U-turns create huge setback

Keir Starmer’s new government has a big job ahead as climate advisers warn that UK emissions targets are “at risk” af...

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10 days ago
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Too hot to travel: How the heatwave in Europe could affect your holidays

The Italian health ministry placed 12 cities under the most severe heat warning on Tuesday as a wave of hot air from ...

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10 days ago
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Meet Scotland’s honey sommelier – the beekeeper in charge of two million insects

Initial sweetness quickly gives over to the savoury perception of salt, smoky and woody aromatic notes – but what is ...

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10 days ago
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Flamingo Land theme park decision date revealed for banks of Loch Lomond

A date has been set for a board decision on the fate of Flamingo Land

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11 days ago
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10 of the best beaches in Scotland, from Fife to the Highlands and islands

Scotland is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK, from deserted coves in remote beauty spots to popul...

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11 days ago
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The 'astonishing' level of fines for breaching Edinburgh's low emission zone revealed

Are hefty fines stopping drivers bringing the most polluting vehicles into Edinburgh’s historical city centre?

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17 days ago
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The wildlife and natural beauty that’s out there to be enjoyed this summer in Scotland

Forget the weather, it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy Scotland’s amazing natural assets

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