New Zealanders have just voted to legalise assisted dying, joining many other countries. Public polling in Scotland shows that 76% are in favour of assisted dying being debated in Holyrood, and a recent BMA (British Medical Association) survey showed a significant change – only 39% of members are now against legalising self-administered end of life drugs.
Becca Toop
In an attempt to tackle Scotland’s throwaway society, the Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on introducing restrictions on single use plastics.
Scottish Government Launches Single Use Plastics Consultation
With the beginning of the pandemic bringing lowered emissions and claims of ‘nature healing itself’, where are we left 7 months on in our fight against the climate emergency?
Covid-19 and Climate Change
The Stop Climate Chaos Scotland coalition, alongside an Oxfam report, are calling for rich countries such as Scotland to increase their financial support for developing countries, to help them adapt to climate change and to compensate them for the loss and damage they’ve suffered.
Scotland Must Financially Support Poorer Countries in the Fight Against Climate Change
The Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland has raised concerns that the end of the furlough scheme this month will increase the risk of evictions and homelessness, with the Job Support Scheme not providing a sufficient safety net.
Scotland Will “Never Forgive” End of Furlough Scheme Causing Homelessness
Scottish Canals today opened Garscube bridge to the public, connecting the communities of Panmure Gate and Woodside in North Glasgow, and providing access to the Claypits Project, a nature reserve that will open fully in 2021.
Unveiled Bridge to Give Access to Claypits Greenspace
The Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce has put forward recommendations to the Scottish Government to tackle derelict land, and reuse land to become part of the solution for climate change, wellbeing and the economy.
Derelict Land Could be Scotland’s Answer to Post-Pandemic Recovery
After an unsuccessful bid to buyout two buildings on Dumfries high street last year, Midsteeple Quarter, a community benefit society, have now purchased the two buildings with the help of South of Scotland Enterprises.
Community Attempts to Bring Life Back to Dumfries Town Centre
Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has published a report on what an economic recovery should look like for the people of Scotland.
STUC Publishes ‘People’s Recovery’ Report
Shelter Scotland have released a report calling for an increase in the amount of social housing promised by the Scottish Government – to the equivalent of an additional house built every day for the next five years.