Communities and transition mineral mining in Scotland
Communities in Scotland are being affected by exploration mining for transition minerals like nickel, copper and zinc.
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Communities in Scotland are being affected by exploration mining for transition minerals like nickel, copper and zinc.

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Environmental campaigners have praised the decision of Highland Council to abandon its plans for a new incinerator to burn household waste.


Climate campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to do more to tackle plastic pollution as global negotiations on a new international agreement begin.



How and why MSPs must put pressure on the Scottish Government to prevent unnecessary incinerators being built in Scotland.