35 h. ago West Lothian organisation receives funding from Scottish Government to continue climate change actions

Projects range from community growing initiatives and local energy solutions to flood prevention

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3 d. ago Climate scientists call for 'immediate action' to tackle global warming

Alec Hutchings, WWF's chief climate advisor, says the spring heat record confirms that climate change is 'here now and needs immediate action'.

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1 week ago Carry DJI Osmo 4K action camera called 'game changer' for adventures cut by £90

The DJI Osmo Action 4 offers professional 4K footage in a rugged, compact design

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1 week ago Gary Lineker was the best football presenter around but he was out of control and should have gone years ago, writes STEVE RIDER

His actions in the last couple of weeks didn't change the tone of his farewell. But it changed the context - it was Gary leaving the BBC, rather than Gary just leaving Match of the Day.

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2 w. ago Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of ‘emboldening Hamas’

The Israeli prime minister made the statement after the leaders called for a halt to the Gaza offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aidBenjamin Netanyahu has accused Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney of “emboldening Hamas”, after they called for a halt to Israel’s military offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid in Gaza.Earlier this week, the leaders of the UK, France and Canada condemned the Israeli government’s “egregious” actions in Gaza, warning that the UK and allies will take “concrete actions” unless Netanyahu changes course. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago International opinion has rounded on Israel, but it's not enough to force Netanyahu's hand | Sanam Vakil

Condemnation alone won’t change Israel’s trajectory. For that, concrete action on sanctions and Palestinian statehood is requiredSanam Vakil is director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa programmeNineteen months on from the 7 October Hamas attacks and the war in Gaza, Israel is under a new wave of international pressure and increasingly isolated from its partners and allies. Benjamin Netanyahu’s government recently announced its intention to reoccupy Gaza yet again, and called up Israeli reservists. In tandem, the illegal expansion of settlements and violence in the West Bank continues unabated. And as part of a tactic to bring pressure to bear on Hamas to release the remaining hostages held in Gaza, Israel halted the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza for two months, leading to widespread starvation and brutal conditions.In reaction, the UK, France and Canada issued a joint statement expressing a strong rebuke of Israel’s war effort. The UK’s foreign secretary, Da...

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4 w. ago From stem to sea: Scottish charities benefit from share of seven

Seven Scottish charities are set to receive a share of funding pot of over £1.2 million from the ScottishPower Foundation.

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