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Are Edinburgh's flash floods the 'new normal' with climate change? Experts weigh in

Edinburgh city centre streets were turned into 'rivers' following intense flash flooding on Wednesday

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

Scots climate activists slam UK nuclear power plan as 'a waste of time and money'

CLIMATE activists have poured scorn on the UK Government’s attempts to foist new nuclear power stations on Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5

Application made for third huge AI data centre in Scotland despite emissions warning

Developers have submitted a planning application for another AI data centre in Scotland, bringing the total to three sites with active proposals

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10

Humza Yousaf ‘naive’ about links to evangelical Christian donor, say rights groups

First minister faces questions after it emerged he courted Sir Brian Souter despite his hostility to LGBTQ+ rights

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

Evangelical Scots pastor condemned for 'disturbing' comments about Humza Yousaf

A PASTOR has been condemned for describing Humza Yousaf as a “godless leader” and saying his appointment as First Minister is “scheme of…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023

Council looks to ditch religious representatives' voting rights

RELGIOUS representatives voting rights should be removed in East Lothian as part of an effort to “tidy up democracy”, a Green councillor has…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023

Religious representatives' voting rights on Scots councils 'will go in five years'

CAMPAIGNERS anticipate most councils in Scotland will have removed voting rights for non-elected church representatives in the next five years due…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023

Calls to ditch 'historical hangover' of church reps voting on education boards

SCOTLAND must ditch a “historical hangover” of allowing unelected church representatives to vote on education matters, campaigners have insisted.

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2023