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Nov 10, 2024 · Scotland’s drugs crisis is often in the news, as the government grapples with high rates of drug deaths and enduring poverty-linked drug misuse. Ferret Fact Service looked at …

Nov 14, 2024 · The US government has established its first military site in Scotland since the 1990s, prompting fears it could be put to “catastrophic” use by Trump.

Jan 20, 2025 · Are Scotland and Italy truly protecting their seas? The Ferret takes a closer look at marine protections, challenges, and efforts to safeguard vital ecosystems

Dec 15, 2024 · Ferret Fact Service explains the impact of fish farming in Scotland, and why it has become a lightning rod for controversy.

Dec 13, 2024 · The final part of our year-long investigation was launched this week and it focuses on the blight of plastic pollution. Yesterday, we revealed that scientists

Nov 24, 2024 · Gamebirds such as pheasants and partridges could be threatening the capercaillie which is a rare bird potentially facing extinction, The Ferret can reveal.

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Mar 3, 2024 · Potentially toxic ‘forever chemicals’ were found in more than half of samples of Scottish drinking water taken in 2023, according to new data.

Oct 22, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence has blocked the Scottish Government’s environmental watchdog from releasing information about radioactive pollution from nuclear bases.