Scottish Government lagging behind on climate change

Slow progress on climate change mitigation policies mean the Scottish Government is being left behind, not only by other countries but by the Scottish farming industry itself.

Ewan Pate
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Scottish Government lagging behind on climate change

Slow progress on climate change mitigation policies mean the Scottish Government is being left behind, not only by other countries but by the Scottish farming industry itself. That was the clear message...

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