Latest news on 'green' consumerism from taxes on aviation to food miles to availability of grants to insulate the home. Investigations into energy policy and carbon offsetting.

Primary Format :
Environmental

Also Listed as:

User Tags:

User Votes:

RSS Feed
Website

Visit Methings.com for the most recent listings of:

YYEnv: Scottish forests

YYEnv: Scottish forests

Play Now -->

DATE : Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:59:00 +0000
Entered in Database : 2008-12-04 13:59:00
length : 3782862
Link to the Show / Show Notes

The Scottish Government is considering leasing more than a quarter of its forests to private companies, possibly some from abroad. The Scottish Government says it would use the money to tackle climate change. But the proposed move has upset trades unions, who are warning that hundreds of rural jobs could be under threat. Critics also say public recreational areas and the protection of wildlife will be at risk if the plans go ahead.

Play in your Iphone