Today we are delighted to publish a new report, 'The clear and urgent case for a Scottish Environment Court', commissioned by ERCS and authored by Prof. Campbell Gemmell ...
The fight to stop the Clydebank incinerator – Kenny’s voice for justice
“I was fighting for my own health, but I felt as if I was fighting for the health of the people in the hospice, the kids in the primary school and the local community generally ..."
Winter e-bulletin
Read our latest news, blogs and FAQs. We've also published our new three year strategy ...
Access to justice on the environment: A review of progress so far
It’s been a whirlwind few months for anyone concerned about access to justice on the environment. Our Policy & Advocacy Officer, Benji, gives an update on what's gone well and what more there is to do ...
Sewage polluted waters and a lack of monitoring – Save Our Shore Leith
Community organisation Save our Shore Leith (SOSLeith) campaigns against the impact of sewage outflows and the lack of monitoring in the Water of Leith – Jim Jarvie explains why and what needs to change …
Autumn e-bulletin
Check out our autumn e-bulletin. Read our blogs. Sign up to our online Meet ERCS event on 29 November. Our new FAQs and more …
Sewage sludge spreading – the harm and fight for improved regulation
Rural communities affected by sewage sludge spreading on agricultural land continue to wait for the Scottish Government to act on the human and environmental health risks. Read how community representatives, Doreen and Jo, have been at the forefront of public action against sewage sludge for more than a decade ...
ERCS advice service – a brief overview
We offer free advice on environmental law. Since launching in June 2021, we’ve received 127 enquiries from individuals, community groups and NGOs based all across Scotland ...
