Latest WWF Scotland news

Twilight view of oil rig off coast of Alaska, United States.

Gas leak from the Elgin platform in the North Sea has been stopped

It is welcome news the leak on the Elgin Platform appears to have been stopped.

Search for a global green hero launched

Scots urged to become global green heroes

Living Planet Report 2012

Our ever-growing demand for resources is putting huge pressure on the planet’s biodiversity and threatening our future security and well-being, according to the Living Planet Report 2012, released by WWF.

Young Nepalese-Belgian environmentalist wins prestigious international award

Dawa Steven Sherpa, 28-year-old mountain guide and adventure pioneer, has been awarded the first ever WWF International President’s Award during a special ceremony at global conservation organization WWF’s Annual Conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Trump exposed: Anti-wind argument fails to stand up to scrutiny

Reacting to Donald Trump's appearance before MSPs at the Scottish Parliament today

Wind power - myths and facts

The current vocal promotion of various myths regarding wind power distorts the public discussion about renewable energy and misleads the debate about the role wind power has to play.

New poll shows Scots overwhelming support of wind power

Results are a blow to Donald Trump ahead of Holyrood appearance, says WWF.

New consumer label for responsibly farmed seafood welcomed

WWF calls for retailers, suppliers and consumers in the UK to get behind scheme.

Another welcome boost to Scotland's offshore wind technology

Donald Trump urged to reconsider his opposition to wind power

Scotland in pole position to benefit from £20m marine energy prize

The UK Government award scheme, launched today, will support up to 2 pre-commercial projects to demonstrate the operation of wave and/or tidal devices in array formation over a period of time.

Scotland joins millions around the world in biggest switch off for WWF’S Earth Hour

Scotland this evening joined in the world’s biggest ever public event in support of people and wildlife threatened by climate change - WWF's Earth Hour.

Scotland 'well on track' to meet 2020 renewable electricity target

Responding to the Scottish Government announcement today that more than third of Scottish electricity demand is coming from renewables.

Alliance for electric vehicle revolution

A new collaboration between government, industry leaders and environmental campaigners will lead Scotland in getting more electric vehicles on the roads

Pelamis inventor scoops prestigious Saltire Prize Medal

WWF warmly welcomed the news that Dr Richard Yemm, inventor of the Pelamis wave energy device, has been awarded the second annual Saltire Prizer Medal.

Party leaders pledge to deliver Scotland's climate targets

Party leaders unite on climate change action with a week to go to WWF’s Earth Hour

Massive boost for Edinburgh as city announced as site of off shore wind base

Global turbine maker Gamesa signs a Memorandum of Understanding for new multi million pound off shore wind base.

North Uist well given consent

WWF Scotland responding to the news that BP has been given consent to drill the deepwater North Uist well, northwest of the Shetland Islands.

£103m boost for renewables in Scotland announced

Fossil Fuel Levy used to support clean energy and create jobs

Scotland's transport sector holding back low carbon future

The Scottish Government must bring the transport sector in line with the targets in the Climate Change Act, said WWF Scotland.

MSPs turn out in force to support WWF’s Earth Hour in 2012

Over 50 Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) from all the parties in the Scottish Parliament turned out earlier this month to support WWF’s Earth Hour.