After months of growing pressure from campaigners and protests by communities up and down the country, the Scottish Government announced that planning applications for data centres over 50MW will require environmental impact assessments ...
Campaigns
Environmental watchdog backs call for stronger enforcement of engine idling ban
For too long, the health of our communities and environment has been put unnecessarily at risk by engine idling, pushing up levels of toxic air pollution ...
Student campaigners meet with the Law Society of Scotland to push for bolder climate action
Law students from ERCS’s Fossil Free Law campaign have met with Ben Kemp, Chief Executive Officer at the Law Society of Scotland to push for new climate change guidance for solicitors ...
The harm of septic tank discharges & sewer overflows into the River Dee – G’s Voice for Justice
This Voices for Justice piece comes from G, a resident near the River Dee in Dumfries and Galloway. G highlights the issue of septic tank pollution in the River Dee and the challenge of addressing it ...
Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage: Campaign update
This year is critical for tackling sewage pollution. In the last three months, we have been speaking to communities to hear their concerns, so we can push for better regulations ...
Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage: Support our Earth Raise campaign
Between 22-29 April, we're participating in the Big Give Earth Raise to help fund the next phase of Clean Up Scotland's Sewage. Watch our 30-minute webinar to find out why your donation is so important ...
The risks of sewage sludge spreading on land and the need to re-evaluate
ERCS and Fidra are calling for a moratorium on sewage sludge spreading on agricultural land amid increasing concerns about risks to the environment and human health ...
Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage: World Water Day
This World Water Day on 22 March, join us in person in Edinburgh and online to send a clear message to the Scottish Government: Sewage pollution doesn’t just wash away with water, it needs action ...
