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Mosquito numbers may also rise through wetland regeneration and the creation of urban green space.5Olsthoorn, F., Gilbert, L., Fonville, M., Blache, N., May, L., Mondini, F., … Ghazoul, J. (2025).
It is well known that Scotland’s, and particularly Glasgow’s, life expectancy is lower than the rest of the UK and has been one of the lowest in Western Europe since the 1950s.4Wan, K., Lane, M., & Feng, Z. (2023). Heat-health governance in a cool nation: A case study of Scotland .
Dr Robert Brett Taylor and Professor Adelyn M Wilson suggested that the Scottish Parliament should require “a more robust and detailed memorandum … This might usefully provide enhanced detail on the context and impact of the powers being granted.”iDr Robert Brett Taylor and Professor Adelyn M Wilson.
Rates of mental health problems have risen for young people, and those with mental health problems are less likely to be employed 2Charlie, M.C., & Louise, M. (2024). We've only just begun: Action to improve young people's mental health, education and employment.
Figure 5: Changes to implementation and development cost estimatesFinancial Memorandum in 2017 (£m)Business Case in 2020 (£m)Time periodFour years to 2020-21Seven years to 2024-25Staff£104£350Estates£14£11Technology£190£212Othern/a£78Total£308£651Scottish Parliament. (2017).
., Neves, L., Funderud, J., Overland, M., Hughes, A., Stanley, M. (2018) ‘The environmental risks associated with the development of seaweed farming in Europe - prioritizing key knowledge gaps’ Frontiers in Marine Science, accepted, in revision..