Scotland sees slight decline in greenhouse gas emissions amid slow progress

A group of environmental activists gathers outside the Scottish Parliament, holding banners advocating for stronger climate action and renewable energy initiatives.

In 2022, emissions were estimated at 40.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. While this figure marks a positive step towards Scotland’s climate goals, it falls short of the ambitious targets set by the Scottish Government, which aims for a 75% reduction by 2030 from 1990 levels. Experts have raised concerns about the current trajectory of … Read more