Scotland

Scotland moves closer to goal of zero-waste society with launch of two funds to promote improved packaging design and waste recovery technologies

Second quarter of 2011 saw green generation contribute 9.6 per cent of the UK's electricity supply, a 50 per cent rise on 2010

Government launches £35m offshore wind technology fund and confirms Aquamarine Power has secured £7m in new investment

Scottish Enterprise argues that fossil fuel industry expertise could bolster the nascent renewable energy sector

Salmond expected to visit Middle East to push Scotland's position as low carbon investment hub

Carbon Free secures planning permission for Earlseat wind farm that plans to generate £2m in community benefits

New research reveals Scotland's wave and tidal sector faces charges of £56m to connect to grid while Wave Hub developers will get £11m subsidies

Government and industry seek to place green growth at heart of economic recovery

A 30 per cent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions north of the border outstrips English, Welsh and Northern Irish efforts

Drinks maker files for consent to build new bioenergy plant on Speyside