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It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?

Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas

The Guardian - UK

Water quality at 90 Scottish swim spots ranked by watchdog – see full list

SCOTLAND’S environment watchdog has ranked the water quality at swimming sites across the country ready for the summer season

The National (Scotland)

Visitors to popular Scottish beach urged to stay out of the water

VISITORS to a popular beach have been urged to stay out of the water.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish salmon firm fined £70,000 by environmental watchdog over breaches

A SALMON processing firm has been fined £70,000 by an environmental watchdog over breaches of fluorinated greenhouse gas rules at its facility in…

The National (Scotland)

Landfill site behind huge Fife blaze was rated ‘major non-compliant’ by watchdog

THE landfill site behind a huge Fife blaze was found to be “major non‑compliant” at its last inspection by Scotland’s environment watchdog,…

The National (Scotland)

Salmon and birds killed in ‘tragic’ chemical spill on River Spey tributary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating the potential pollution

The Independent UK

Salmon and other species killed after chemical spills into River Spey tributary

A two-kilometre stretch of the Knockando burn has been ‘destroyed’ after the chemical spill.

Evening Standard

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Villagers warned not to drink tap water after oil spills into river

Authorities will distribute bottled-water, as tap water ban set to ‘last several days’

The Independent UK

Met Office extends weather warning for rain and flood warnings in force

The adverse weather may affect homes and businesses, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

Ice warning after heavy rain and melting snow causes flood disruption

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in parts of Scotland.

The Independent UK

Britain warmer than Athens today as Met Office declares end of cold snap

Temperatures in London on Monday are set to be higher than those in Athens, Madrid and Istanbul, Met Office forecasts show

The Independent UK

Flood warning as heavy rain and melting snow bring travel disruption

Scotland’s environment agency has issued 19 flood warnings across the country

The Independent UK

Flooding and landslide bring disruption amid heavy rainfall

Flood warnings are in place around the country.

Evening Standard

Sepa increases number of flood warnings and alerts as heavy rainfall worsens

The Met Office also has warnings for wind and rain in place until Monday morning.

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Evening Standard

Snow melt and heavy rain could lead to flooding after storm – forecasters

Throughout the weekend, numerous alerts for snow and ice, strong winds and heavy rain were in place across the country after the storm.

Evening Standard

Caution urged amid flood risk in Scotland

Yellow weather warnings from the Met Office are also in force until Monday morning.

Evening Standard

Scotland faces travel disruption as weather warnings stay in place

A previous amber warning has been downgraded.

Evening Standard

Scots face weather warnings for snow, ice, rain and wind throughout Sunday

Meanwhile, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has nine flood warnings.

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Evening Standard

Resilience room meeting held in Scotland amid ‘multi-hazard’ weekend of weather

It comes after a number of weather warnings from the Met Office.

Evening Standard

Sepa flood alerts across majority of Scotland continue into Tuesday

It comes after heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.

Evening Standard

ExxonMobil fined £176,000 over flaring at petrochemical plant

The flaring at a facility in Fife happened in 2019.

Euronews

Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU's SEPA scheme

Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia joined the Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA, enabling quicker and cheaper financial transactions across the EU.

The National (Scotland)

Radioactive water from Dounreay nuclear site leaked in major breach

RADIOACTIVE material was accidentally released at Scotland’s Dounreay nuclear site in a major environmental breach, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

Three flood alerts issued as heavy rain to hit Scotland

Three flood alerts have been issued across parts of Scotland as heavy rain is set to hit the country.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to 'pull the plug' on incinerator plans

Campaigners fighting against the planned waste to energy facility at Oldhall in Irvine are urging the Scottish Government to “pull the plug” on…

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