As the weather hots up across Britain this weekend, the Liberal Democrats are warning of the increasing risk of air pollution due to rising levels of ozone in the summer air.
The Scottish Parliament today approved the Nature Conservation Bill. Environment and Rural Development Minister Ross Finnie called it a major step forward in improving the conservation of Scotland's natural heritage.
Environmental projects throughout Scotland are to receive funding from the Executive's Strategic Waste Fund.
Over £750,000 is to be provided to twelve environmental projects over the next three years.
Scottish Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Nora Radcliffe MSP today welcomed approval by the Scottish Parliament of the Nature Conservation Bill.
Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles Councils are to receive multi-million pound funding to boost recycling.
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