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We have a very low particle climate compared with other countries. I have done a lot of work in China recently, which has quite low concentrations of NO2 compared to PM, but Scotland is the opposite—we have a lot of NO2 and not much PM.
It is difficult to foresee any circumstances in which a wind farm development could be justified on an exceptional basis. If exceptional circumstances need to be engaged in relation to any adverse effects, then it would be an approach whereby probably most renewable energy developments would fail and indeed many othe...
A recent report found that 66 per cent—two thirds—of Scotland’s water bodies are of good ecological status, compared with just 16.1 per cent in England and 29.9 per cent in Wales.
That was again emphasised to me in meetings held in Germany as part of an MSP visit during the summer. How is the cabinet secretary ensuring that Scotland does not act merely as a supplier of renewable energy exported by international companies that are internationally owned?
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Date answered:
13 December 2023
To ask the Scottish Government whether the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture raised any concerns in relation to human rights during his recent visit to China. I visited China between 22 – 29 November.